Resurrecting the First American West

--- Patented in the name of Samuel Beall assee. of John May.

Fine land & clear of interferences - examine this Location. and the Locations adjoining it. I am inclined to Believe I have not had justice done to me in this instance. J May has a survey of 8000 Acres adjoining it. & Delaporte a survey of 5000 acres which I am pretty certain is all or a part J Mays. on his [acct?] vs SB. he there notes charges on this survey. examine which of these entries are the Eldest. & [?] too if the 8000. & 5000 acres are surveyed agreeable to Location - Mr May sold to me his Interest in this 1000 acre survey. or rather 5000 acre location June 30. 1785. it is surveyed July [underline: 1786] when he held no Interest. & the Surveyor acted under his direction - This note should be attended to in all instance of Interferences. & where SB.'s locations are said to be [Last?]. I find in very many instances where J May removed Locations he has taken the same Land again to himself