These legal documents relate to the case of the Kansas Territory vs. George W. Clark (Clarke) and Weightman (first name unknown) for grand larceny. Clarke and Weightman were accused of stealing two horses, a wagon, and a harness from John Jones on July 10, 1856 in the Kansas Territory. They were convicted during the November court term of 1856 by the Second District Court of the Kansas Territory in Tecumseh. Clarke was a Potawatomi Indian agent and pro-slavery activist who was involved in the Bleeding Kansas conflict.
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Kansas Territory versus George W. Clark (Clarke) and Weightman for grand larceny - 4