Causes of action include replevin, murder, liquor violations, assault, fornication, gambling, liquor sales to Indians, debts, property ownership disputes, larceny, contested elections, adultery, and appeals from inferior courts. Series is arranged alphabetically by defendant's name. Microfilm Reel 14 Series documents actions taken in cases heard in US District Court. Journal entries show court term, court location, presiding judge's name, officers' name, jurors' names, case name, and summary of actions taken. Actions include motions, pleas and rulings concerning felonies, misdemeanors, contested elections, and lower court appeals.
Series is arranged chronologically by session date.
Records include jury rosters, receipts, warrants, verdicts, bonds, depositions, and correspondence. Series is arranged chronologically by term date.