Additional Defendants: George Payne. Before he died Josiah Payne allegedly agreed to sell over 600 acres of land to Johns. Following his death, Johns sued for the right to purchase the land. 1809 land grant #1695 signed by Willie Blount, Governor of Tennessee.

Case involves merchandise traded in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia in a forced partnership of McClary & Blackford. At time of settlement of partnership, assets did not cover debts and because McClary failed to pay his portion, Blackford was sued for entire amount. Additional parties: John Overton, judge; Magnus Tate. See also boxes 787; 78; 99; 20; 724; 788. Appealed to the Supreme Court of Error and Appeals in Hamilton District.

The defendants and plaintiffs entered a partnership in 1804, the terms of which were disputed later. The lease concerned land within the "Indian boundary" near Post Oak Springs that the plaintiffs claimed to have acquired permission to lease from a Cherokee man "Dry Scalp" or "Dry Sculp" (name or location?) for the purpose of opening a "Public House" for travelers. Mentions South West Point (Kingston). Appealed to the Supreme Court of Error and Appeals in Hamilton District.

The exact dispute is difficult to discern.

In 1787 Joel Lewis purchased acreage land from Mr. Gordon of Georgia. Wm. T. Lewis then claimed ownership to some of this land, being given a grant by the state of NC then conveyed it to Stokely Donelson, who agreed to convey other land to Joel Lewis. The conveyance was not made before Stokely died. The suit was filed to finalize land ownership.

Saloon ordinance violation. Defendant entered a licensed saloon in the city limits of Jackson, Tennessee on a Sunday.

Simon Miller pledged to John Nichols in 1805 to pay $640 within six months, in return for a fee simple deed on a tract of land. Miller then created a conveyance to Simon Miller, jr. for the same land. Miller, sr. was accused of trying to defraud Nichols by tricking him into land that he would never rightfully own.

First page in folder has damage affecting legibility. A number of instances reference various Indian treaties and refers to state's right to sell Indian land. Case does not appear to be fully contained in folder. Folder also contains case notes & land title.