The Trail of Tears

The United States To Oo loo way Eagle a citizen of the Cherokee Nation Emigrated under the Treaty of 1817&19 present residence on Carny Creek Tahlequah District Cherokee Nation

                Spoilation in cause through citizens of the United States

To 1 stud horse taken by white people or soldiers on their return

from the Creek war in 1813 or 14 worth $80                         $80.00

“ 1 (illegible) broad mare taken at the same time               100.00

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                                                                                                                $180.00                

Personally appeared before us Oo loo way Eagle who being Duly sworn Deposeth and saith that the above account stands just that the above property was taken by citizens of the united states (illegible) to be soldiers returning from the Creek war that he has never received any benefit from the united states not any other person whatsoever

D. Carter              special clerks for               Oo loo way her x mark Eagle

J.D Wofford        collecting claims

Tahlequah District Cherokee Nation

April 4^th 1842

Personally appeared before us James Hughes who being Duly sworn Deposeth and saith that the above claimants claim is just to the property above named was taken by citizens of the united states supposed (illegible) returning from the Creek war that the claimant has never received any consideration for the above account to the best of his knowledge

D. Carter              Special Clerks for                              James his x mark Hughes

J.D Wofford        collecting claims                              

Tahlequah District

Cherokee Nation April 4^th 1842