Petition #20884110

Abstract

John Sandy, a free man of color, represents that he has occupied, “as owner unmolested,” a section of land on the Mississippi river, at a site called “Bakers Settlement,” for more than five years. Sandy claims to have spent a lot of money to build cabins, establish a wood yard, and get ready for the time when the “Land office at Greensburg” would accept entries of actual settlers on public land, per the “Acts of Congress” of June 22, 1838 and June 1, 1840. Furthermore, Sandy avers that he has always conducted himself in an “Orderly and Respectful manner” since he was freed, and thus deserves the goodwill of the “Citizens of Bakers Settlement.” Notwithstanding his endeavors as a good member of the community, the actions of one Charles Barnes have not permitted him to enjoy the “Civil Rights” secured to him by the “Law.” Sandy contends that Barnes has illegally, forcibly, and fraudulently taken possession of a large portion of his land and cut timber on it, and thus prevented him from pursuing his occupation of cutting cordwood for steamships. He has repeatedly asked Barnes to vacate the premises, but to no avail. Sandy therefore prays for an order enjoining Barnes not to disturb him in the occupation of his land and to pay him $300 in damages.

Result: Dismissed on motion of plaintiff's counsel.

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Repository: West Feliciana Parish Courthouse, St. Francisville, Louisiana

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