Preemption declaration statements filed under act of Septermber 4, 1841, December 22, 1841-April 28, 1856.

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Preemption declaration statements filed under act of Septermber 4, 1841, December 22, 1841-April 28, 1856.

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Statements were required under a Congressional act of September 4, 1841, by settlers from June 1, 1840, on land that was subject to private entry at time of their settlement. Information in each statement includes name and residence of declarer, date and number of statement, date of settlement on tract, legal description of tract claimed and number of acres.

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