This arrest warrant and indictment relate to the 1859 case of the United States vs. James Cromley and James Jones. Cromley and Jones are accused of stealing one hog from Matachoshe, also known as Jim, a member of the Miami Tribe, on January 10, 1859 in Lykins County, Kansas Territory. Cromley and Jones were indicted by the Third District Court during the May term of 1859.
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United States versus James Cromley and James Jones for taking Indian property - 3