Index shows plaintiffs name, defendant's name, and case number. Series is arranged alphabetically by plaintiffs surname. 1853-1859 2.1 cubic feet Series documents cases heard in US District Court. Records include promissory notes, complaints, affidavits for publication, judgment confessions, statements, court decrees, bills of foreclosure, subpoenas, and depositions. Causes of action include trespass, claims for debt, theft, selling liquor to Indians or without a license, replevin, arson, divorce, murder, assault, and rape.
Series is arranged numerically by case number.