These legal documents relate to the case of the United States vs. James L. Cox for settling on Miami tribal land. Cox was twice accused of settling on Miami land in Linn County, Kansas Territory on January 10, 1858 and January 1, 1859. The jury found Cox not guilty during the October court term of 1858 of the Third District Court. District Attorney Alson C. Davis filed a petition on November 26, 1859 for a judgement of one thousand dollars.
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