State of Arkansas - County of Pope
To the Honorable N.D. SHINN, Judge of the Pope Probate Court
Your petitioner, J.L. WILSON as administrator of the estate of Robert S. WILSON, dec'd would most respectfully represent and show unto your Honor that letters of administration have this day been granted your petitioner by the clerk of your Honor's court upon the estate of said dec'd.
Further represents that a portion of the estate of said dec'd is liable to be lost and greatly depreciated in value and that __ ___ __ to the interest said estate to sell that portion of said estate at the earliest day possible.
Therefore, petitioner prays your Honor to grant him as ___ administrator an order to sell the same, as in such case made and provided by law, petitioner ever prays.
J.L. WILSON
I, James L. WILSON, do solemnly swear that the matters and things stated in the foregoing petition are true, to the best of my knowledge and belief, so help me God.
Sworn and subscribed before me 27 April 1859
J.L. WILSON

State of Arkansas - County of Pope
In the Pope Probate Court before the Judge thereof in vacation 27th April 1859
James L. WILSON, Administrator of Robert S. WILSON, dec'd - Petition to Sell Personal Property
As this day it appearing to the Judge of said Court, that a portion of the personal estate of said dec'd is liable to be lost and greatly depreciated in value. It is ordered that said administrator sell same personal property at the late residence of said dec'd on the 21st day of May next at public auction on a audit of ten months, first giving at least 20 days public notice of the time and place in said county and that said administrator take notes of the purchasers with good and sufficient security and make this report to the next term of said court.
Given under my hand
N.D. SHINN, Judge
Pr Ct Pope Co.

James L. WILSON, Admr of Robert S. WILSON
1859 To Thomas D. SHELTON
Janurary 7th To ? $1.50
Janurary 7th To ? $1.50
Janurary 7th To ? $1.50
April 18 To ? $1.50
April 19 To ? $2.00
April 21 To ? $2.00
Total $10.00
I Thomas D. SHELTON do solemnly swear that I have not increased any money or pay in liquidation of the above in any way or shape. Signed under my hand Thomas D. SHELTON December 19, 1859
Pope County, Ark
December 19, 1859 This day came before me J.L. WILSON J.P., Thomas D. SHELTON of the Court of Pope and made oath that the above account is just and __. Signed under my hand & the day and date above mentioned. J.S. WILSON, J.P.

State of Arkansas County of Pope - We the undersigned being called on by James S. WILSON, Administration and Sarah W.WILSON wife of Robert S. WILSON, dec. to run of survey, the dower in land of said Sarah W. WILSON. It being in Section 5, Township 7, Range 18, N.W. 1/4 of N.E. 1/4 and also 26 2/3 acres lying in the N.W. side of the N.E. 1/4 of N.E. 1/4. It being the one third of the whole tract of land which contained 200 acres, the 1/3 being 66 2/3 acres. This being the 10th day of August 1859.
I Sarah W. WILSON wife of Robert S. WILSON dec'd do accept of the above named lands and tenements as my dower in said lands and tenements this August the 10th 1859.
Sarah W. WILSON

State of Arkansas, Pope County - In the probate court of said county in vacation 27 April 1859
James L. WILSON, here applying for letters of administration on the estate of Robert S. WILSON, late of said county, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that the said Robert S. WILSON departed this life in Pope county, on or about the 21 day of April, 1859. That the said Robert S. WILSON died without making any will; That, to the best of his knowledge and belief, the value of the estate of deceased is about the sum of three thousand dollars; that the names and residence of the heirs of deceased, is as follows, viz; Sallie WILSON, widow of dec'd, Mary WILSON & Robert WILSON of Pope County, Arkansas.
And, further, deposes and says, that he will make a perfect inventory of, and faithfully administer, all and singular the goods and chattels, rights, and credits, of the deceased, and pay his debts, as far as the assets which may come to his hands will extend, and the law directs; and that he will account for, and pay over, according to law, all assets which shall come to his hands or possession, so help him God.
Subscribed and sworn to 27 April 1859.
J.L. WILSON

Inventory of the personal estate of R.S. WILSON, dec'd by James L. WILSON, Admr.
1 negro man Jo, aged about 55 years
4 head of horses, 2 mules, 14 head of cattle
2 diamond plows, singletree & clevices
1 rifle gun, 1 hand ax, 1 pair saddle bagss
1 side ?, 2 weeding hoes, 2 plows mocks & cast molds
1 saddle, 1 bull tongue plow, 2 augers
1 shoe hammer, 2 hatchets, 1 lot of gearing
1 grind stone, 1 shotgun, 1 chopping ax
1 hand saw, 1 scythe, 1 ? plow
1 two horse wagon, 43 head of hogs
1 lot of tools, 1 well bucket, 1 side saddle
1 lot of corn, 1 grain hogshead, 2 buckets & tar
1 lot of bacon, 1 bee gum, 2 pair plow gearing
7 head of sheep, 1 pair of ? chains
1 lot of tools, 2 of lard, 1 large pot
12 head of geese, 1 saddle & bridle
1 pair of steelyards
cash on hand, four hundred and thirty nine dollars and eighty cents
received of E.D. WILSON twelve dollars
Rec. of Robert WILSON six dollars and sixty cents
due R.S. WILSON thirty seven dollars and fifty cents
one note on James A. STOUT twenty five dollars due the 25th of December 1859
This day personally appeared before me James L. WILSON administrator of the estate of R.S. WILSON, dec'd and after having been duly sworn, states that he has made a true inventory of all the personal property belonging to estate of R.S. WILSON dec'd this the 10th day of June A.D. 1859.
Wm W. STEPP, J.P.

Estate of R.S. WILSON, dec'd
To W.R. SPRUCE, To 600 ? seed cotton @ 2 1/2 $15.00
I, W.R. SPRUCE, do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered towards the satisfaction of the above account and that the sum of fifteen dollars, above demanded, is justly due. W.R. SPRUCE
Sworn to and subscribed before me the 5th day of July A.D. 1859. R.W. LEWIS, J.P.

Estate of R.S. WILSON, dec'd
To Scarlett LEWIS
March 5, 1859 To bal due us this day on settlement of account for the year 1858 $4.83
March 5, 1859 To 3 yds jeans @60, 1.80 - $6.63
-Cr-
By 1/10 of next proceeds 1 ? 4.43
Bal due as $2.20

State of Arkansas County of Pope - I, ? R.W. LEWIS (of the firm of Scarlett Lewis) do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered towards the satisfaction of the above account, except what is credited thereon. And that the sum of two and 20/100 dollars above mentioned is justly due. ? R.W. LEWIS
Sworn to and subscribed before me the 14th day of August A.D. 1859. Wm W STEPP, J.P.

Appraise List of the personal estate of R.S. WILSON dec'd made by James L. WILSON admr. on the 20 day of May 1859.
Pope County - (faded area) BARNETT, (faded area) and A. GRIFFIN three disinterested householders of said county do solemnly swear that we are not interested nor of kin to any person interested as heir or legatee in said estate and that we will according to the best of our abilities view and appraise the places and other personal property to us shown so help us God.
Sworn and subscribed before me this (blank) day of May 1859

1 negro man Jo valued at $2.50.00
1 sorrell horse valued at $1.00.00
? ? valued at $1.00.00
? ? valued at $1.00.00
1 rifle gun valued at $120.00
1 broad axe valued at $3.00
1 pair saddle bags valued at $3.00
1 side harrow valued at $2.50
2 weeding hoes valued at .50
2 plow stocks, cast mold, boards & ? valued at $3.50
1 saddle valued at $4.00
1 butt __ plow & stock valued at valued at $1.50
2 augers 40 & 20 valued at .60
2 hatchets & a shoe hammer valued at $1.25
1 lot of gearing valued at $5.10
1 grind stone valued at $1.00
1 ? ? valued at $5.00
1 chopping axe & hand saw valued at $2.25
1 scythe & cradle valued at $4.00
1 ? plow valued at .50
2 mules ?/? valued at $210.00
1 ? cow & calf valued at $15.00
1 ? cow & calf valued at $13.00
1 ? speckled cow & calf valued at $13.00
1 white cow valued at $12.00
5 ? @3 valued at $15.00
1 waggon valued at $100.00
20 head large hogs valued at $60.00
20 shoats valued at $17.00
1 lot tools valued at $1.50
1 well bucket valued at .37 1/2
1 side saddle valued at $8.00
Total $512.90
1 lot of corn @ 50 per bushel (blank)
1 grain hogshead valued at $1.00
2 buckets & tar valued at $1.25
1 lot bacon ? ? valued at ?
1 ? valued at $1.50
2 pair plow gearing valued at $2.25
1 ? valued at $8.00
1 lot of farm tools valued at $2.25
1 pair or ? ? valued at .75
2 jars of lard valued at $4.00
1 large pot valued at $3.00
12 head of geese valued at $4.50
50 bushels of corn valued at $25.00
1 saddle & bridle valued at $10.00
1 pair of ? valued at $1.00
64.55
512.90
558.00
$1135.45 total
Filed in my office June 13th 1859 R.A. HOWELL, Clk

A true list of the personal estate of Robert S. WILSON dec'd which was sold at public auction on the 10th day of August 1859, it being a second sale of said estate.
Edmon WILSON 1 pair plow gear .65
James L. WILSON 1 collar, 1 single ? log chain .65
James L. WILSON 1 plow & singletree $3.00
John H. BURNETT 1 pair plow gears .75
John H. BURNETT 1 ? plow 1.00
James L. WILSON 1 pair of harness and back band .50
Edmon WILSON 1 side harrow 2.00
W.W. STEPP 1 sorrell horse 100.00
A. GRIFFIN 1 log chain .70
Edmon WILSON 1 pair harness & blind bridle .75
William LEWIS 1 lot of hogs 8.30
One cotton gin, grist mill and bolting cloths
gin house included, use for the term of fifteen years bought by S.W. WILSON 277.00
negro man Jo hired one month by William R. SPRUCE 5.50
total 400.80

Sales Bill personal property of R.S. WILSON dec'd made by J.L. WILSON admr, Dec. 29th 1859
Name of Purchaser - Description of Property
Alfred RIGGS - 25 bushels corn 75cts - 18.75
A. HILL - 25 bushels _ 81cts - 20.25
J.F. STOUT - 25 bushels corn 85cts - 21.25
A. HILL - 25 bushels corn 8.8 1/2 22.12 1/2
J.F. STOUT - 45 Rem 86cts
S.W. WILSON - 5333 lbs cotton more or less 2.26 1/2 cents
W.A. WILSON - ? negro men 42.00 - 42.00
W.A. WILSON - 3 shoats - 3.00
N.N. MORRIS - 1 calf - 11.00
total $162.62

State of Arkansas County of Pope
I G.T. HOLMES as clerk at the sales ____ stated do solemnly thtat the same is a true account of the sales made by said admr at the time therein stated, and that I am not interested, nor of kin to any person intestate as heir or legatee in same estate, to the best of my knowledge so help me God.
Sworn & subscribed before me 29th Dec 1859 - G.T. HOLMES, Clk
James L. WILSON, J.P.

1st account current of James L. WILSON, Admr
To 1st sales bill $377.01
To 2nd sales bill $400.00
To 3rd sales bill $162.62/ $940.43
To 1 negro man Jo appraised to $250.00
To property taken by widow at appraised value dower $239.00
To Cash on hand $439.80
To Rec'd of E.D. WILSON $12.00
To Rec'd of Robert WILSON $6.60
To due from J.L. WILSON $37.50
To hire of negro man Jo $80.12
To hire of negro man Jo $24.35
To hire of negro man Jo for 1860 $42.00
To Rec'd of A. GRIFFIN $6.00
To Rec'd of B. STANCIL $2.00
To Rec'd of W.A. WILSON $4.00
To Rec'd of A.B. TAYLOR $237.39
To Rec'd of W.W. STEPP $2.00
To property taken by widow $150.00
To cotton taken by widow $157.54
$1684.30
$2624.73
Cr off $2613.32, Balance $11.47

Received of James L. WILSON administrator of Robert S. WILSON dec'd one hundred and six dollars in cash this 10th day of March A.D. 1860. Sarah W. WILSON

Received of James L. WILSON Admr of Robert S. WILSON dec'd fifteen dollars the amount due me from said estate this 17th day of December A.D. 1859. W.R. SPRUCE

Received of J.L. WILSON Admr of Robert S. WILSON dec'd seven dollars and thirty six cts for blacksmith work done in the years 1858 and 1859 this 12 January 1860. William COLLINS and Wiley COLLINS
Received of James L. WILSON as administrator of the estate of Robert L. WILSON deceased one hundred and fourty six dollars and sixty cents my dower interest of the cash on hand of the time of the death of the said deceased this 21st day of May 1859. Sarah W. WILSON
Received of James L. WILSON Admr of the estate of Robert S. WILSON dec'd the sum of twenty six dollars and seventy cents as the portion of my dower in the hire of the negro man Amys this 17th day of January 1860. Sarah W. WILSON
January 1, 1860 Received of J.L. WILSON Administrator of Robert S. WILSON deceased ten dollars in full of an account vs said R.S. WILSON for ___ services which account has theretofore been ____ to said J.L. WILSON as administrator of the aforesaid estate. Thomas D. SHELTON

Received of J.L. WILSON Admr of the estate of Robert S. WILSON dec'd sixty seven bushels of corn and two thousand five hundred and thirty five pounds of seed cotton at the appraised value assessed to me by said Admr as my portion of the crop belonging to said estate this 12 day of July 1860. Sarah W. WILSON
Rec'd of J.L. WILSON Admr of R.S. WILSON dec'd ten dollars and 20 cents the amount of my claim against the estate of said dec'd. July 16th, 1860
July 17, 1860
Received of J.L. WILSON administrator of the estate of R.S. WILSON deceased filed against the said deceased by C.E. HULL of New York. L.C. KEEN, agent
Received of James L. WILSON Admr of R.S. WILSON dec'd one hundred and ninety six dollars and 25 cents this the 29th day of December A.D. 1859. J.L. WILSON Admr of J.S. WILSON, deceased.

Rec'd of James L. WILSON as Administrator of the estate of Robert S. WILSON dec'd one hundred and fifty dollars in personal property as its appraised value as provided by law, this 21st day of May A.D. 1859. Sarah W. WILSON
Received of James L. WILSON admr of Robert S. WILSON dec'd the sum of ten dollars and sixty cents over and above my dower in sugar and mollases this 17 day of January 1860. Sarah W. WILSON
Rec'd of James L. WILSON admr of the estate of Robert S. WILSON dec'd the sum of two hundred and thirty nine dollars in personal property at its appraised value assigned to me by said admr as a portion of my dower interest in said estate, this 21 day of May 1859. Sarah W. WILSON

Received from James L. WILSON administrator of the estate of Robert S. WILSON three 65/100 dollars in full fo book acct this January 22 A.D. 1861
Recd Galley Rock Feby 24th 1860 of James L. WILSON administrator of the estate of R.S. WILSON, dec'd, the sum of two 20/100 dollars payment in full of all demands against said estate. Scarlett,Lewis & Co.
Received of James L. WILSON administrator of R.S. WILSON dec'd eleven dollars and seventy cents for tuition of three scholars, to wit, Mary WILSON $4.10, Joseph WILSON $3.65, John A. WILSON $3.95 (total $11.70)
this Dec 28th 1859 J.T. HOLMES

Robert S. WILSON deceased
To A.B. TAYLOR & Co
? 5, 1859
39 1/4 yds domestic 12 1/2 - 4.91
1 yd ? - .15
1 1/2 gal tar .40 - .60
1.4? auger .10 - .40
1.2? auger .10 - .20
1.2? chisel .10 - .20
tobacco - 1.00
3 spools ? for - .20
April 1, 1859
4 cakes tobacco .25 - 1.00
April 9, 1859
2 prs shoes 1.20 - 2.50
1 ? paper - .20
12 pens & holders for - .15
1 gro buttons .10, 1 fine comb .35 - .45
6yds cot ade .37 1/2 - 2.25
4yds ginghams .25 - 1.00
8yds calico .16 2/3 - 1.30
6yds calico .20, 1yd ribbon .15 - 1.35
2 wool hats 1.00 - 2.00
1 paper cabbage seed - .10
2 spools ? - .10
1 spool thread - .25
1 bunch flax thread - .05
1 ? money - .50
2 cakes tobacco .30 - .60
1 panama hat - 3.54
1 tar bucket - .45
2 skeins silk - .10
1 pr fine boots - 6.00
2yds ginghams .25 - .50
April 21, 1859
1 pr socks ? ? - .30
2 paper tacks .10 - .20
8 coffin screws .20, 3dz coffin tacks . 30 - 1.10
Amt forward 26.28
7 3/4yds fine ? .60 - 4.65
2yds fine ? .50 - 1.00
1 spool ? - 1.11
6yds black velvet .65 - 3.90
6yds black velvet ribbon .25 - 1.511
Cr 45.09
July 27, 1859 By interest on note favor J.L. WILSON 26.08
total 19.01
State of Arkansas County of Pope - I, A.B. TAYLOR of the firm of A.B. TAYLOR & Co do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered towards the satisfaction of the above account, except what is credited thereon and that the sum of nineteen dollars and one cent above demanded, is justly due. A.B. TAYLOR
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 19th day of January 1861. R.W. LEWIS, J.P.
Rec'd of admr J.L. WILSON nineteen dollars the amt of the above acct. A.B. TAYLOR, 19th Jany 1861

State of Arkansas County of Pope
In the probate court of said county July 1860 Tenn.
Samuel W. WILSON as guardian of Mary A. WILSON and Joseph B. WILSON minor children of Robert S. WILSON dec'd begs leave to submit this his report of his assessment of dower to Mrs Sarah W. WILSON widow of the said Robert S. WILSON dec'd into and out of the real estate of which the said Robert S. WILSON dec'd seized and possessed.
The said Robert S. WILSON died intestate on or about the day of 23 April A.D. 1859 leaving heirs _____ the said Sarah W. WILSON his widow and Mary A. WILSON and Joseph B. WILSON his only heirs and legatees that the said Robert S. WILSON dec'd seized and possessed of the following described lands, to wit, the N.E. qr of section five in township seven, range 18 west containing 160 acres and the S.E. qr of the N.W. qr in township seven, range 18 west containing 40 acres. That out of said described lands of ___ the said Robert S. WILSON dec'd seized he has assigned the following as dower to his said widow, to wit, the N.W. qr of the N.E. qr in section five, township 7, range 18 west and 26 & 1/3 acres of ___ west side of the N.E. qr of said section which said ___ mentioned and described lands, the said ____ as widow aforesaid has accepted as her dower interest in the real estate of the said Robert S. WILSON dec'd. Samuel W. WILSON, guardian
State of Arkansas County of Pope
I, Samuel W. WILSON do subscribe, swear that the matters and things set forth in the foregoing report are true in substance and fact so help me God.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of 14 July 1860.
Samuel W. WILSON, guardian
J.L. WILSON J.P.
State of Arkansas County of Pope
Sarah W. WILSON widow of said Robert S. WILSON dec'd have and do accept the foregoing assignment of dower to me by said guardian out of the real estate of said dec'd, this 14 day of July 1860. Sarah W. WILSON widow of R.S. WILSON, dec'd
A true and perfect inventory of all the personal property of Robert S. WILSON dec'd that has come in to my hands since the 13 day of August 1859.
for the hire of negro man Amys $80
for the hire of negro man Jo $24.35
one lot of corn
one lot cotton
four head of hogs
1 calf
the hire of negro man Jo from the first January 1860 until 1 January 1861 42.00
received of A. GRIFFIN 6.00
Received of B. STANCIL 2.00
of W.A. WILSON 4.00
James L. WILSON admr sworn and subscribed before me 22nd Jany 1860.

Twelve months after date I promise to pay B.F. WILSON, administrator of the estate of John T. WILSON dec'd one hundred and ninety six dollars and fifty cents for value received as witness my hand and seal January 1st 1859. R.S. WILSON

State of Arkansas
I, B.F. WILSON administrator of the estate of John T. WILSON deceased do solumnly swear nothing has been paid or delivered toward the satisfaction of the above demand except what credits thereon and that the sum of one hundred and ninety six dollars and fifty cents debt above demands is justly due. B.F. WILSON, admr of J.T. WILSON, deceased.
Sworn and subscribed to before the Wm W. STEPP a Justice of the Peace within the state aforesaid on this 29th day of December 1859. Wm W. STEPP, J.P.
Examined and approved 16th July 1860

Appraise list of the personal property of the estate of R.S. WILSON dec'd made by J.L. WILSON admr on the 29th Dec 1859.
State of Arkansas County of Pope
James C. COPELAND, Reuben MATHIS and Lemuel BOWERS three ___ ___ of said county do solemnly swear that we are not interested nor of kin to any person interested in the estate of R.S. WILSON dec'd as heir or legatee and that we will according to the best of our abilities __ and appraise the personal property of said estate to us produced.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th Decr 1859. James. L. WILSON, J.P.

One crib of corn at 50 cents per bushel
One lot of cotton at $2.25 per hundred
One red heifer at $2.50
One lot of shoat hogs $4.00
App List, R. WILSON
Filed in my office 22nd Jany 1860
R. HARRELL

Estate of R.S. WILSON, deceased
To J.C. GOOCH
1859 - To picking 950lbs cotton @6cts per 100lbs $5.70
To 8 days work @ 50cts $4.00
To 1 barrel .50
Total $10.20
State of Arkansas County of Pope - I, J.C. GOOCH, do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered towards the satisfaction of the above account and that the sum of ten dollars and 20 cents, above demanded, is justly due, so help me God. J.C. GOOCH
Sworn to and subscribed before me the 14th day of July A.D. 1860. ___ R.W. LEWIS, J.P.

Robert S. WILSON To R. WHITE Mch 1st 1859
3 (faded) $3.00
3 (faded) .45
Total $3.45
Pope County - I Robert WHITE do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered towards the satisfaction of the above demanded and that the sum of three dollars and forty five cents is justly due. Sworn to and submitted before me this 17th day of July 1860. Robert WHITE, Andrew BAYLISS J.P.

State of Arkansas County of Pope
This is a true and just inventory of all the personal property of Robert S. WILSON dec'd which has come to my hand since the first sale of the property of said dec'd, James L. WILSON administrator.
One cotton gin & house. One grist mill and ___ ___
One lot of ___
One pair of ___ & ___ of leg chain
Cash received of A.B. TAYLOR for $237.38
Cash received of W.W. STEPP $2.00
Cash received of James BRUTON $14.80
Cash received of S.W. WILSON $2.00
Total $256.19
This day personally appeared before me James L. WILSON administrator of Robert S. WILSON dec'd and after being duly sworn states that the above is a true and just inventory of all the personal property of said dec'd which has come to his hand since the first sale this the 17th day of September 1859. Wm. W. STEPP, J.P.

1st Sale Bill of the personal estate of Robert S. WILSON dec'd made by James L. WILSON administrator 21st May 1859
Purchasers & Description of Property
Lemuel BOWERS - 1 pair stillyards .58
Sarah W. WILSON - 1 saddle bridle $5.00
D.A. COPELAND - 15 bushels of corn $7.50
James C. COPELAND - 15 bushels of corn $7.50
W.M. SCOTT - 20 bushels of corn $10.00
W.A. WILSON - 1 large pot $2.00
James C. GOOCH - 1 jar of lard $1.25
Andrew GRIFFIN - 1 jar of lard $1.25
W.A. WILSON - 1 star chains and sundry $2.50
Lemuel BOWERS - 7 head sheep $10.25
D.A. COPELAND - 70 lbs one lot bacon at 9 cents per lb
J.P. COPELAND - 74 lbs 1 lot bacon at 8 1/2 cents per lb
S.W. WILSON - 74 lbs 1 lot bacon at 7 cents per lb
Samuel STRICKLAND - 134 1 lot bacon at 7 cents per lb
Sam STRICKLAND - 1 lot bacon at 7 1/2 cents per lb
Elisha OWENS - 2 buckets $1.00
S.W. WILSON - 1 hogshead .50
S.W. WILSON - 1 side saddle .50
N.W. COPELAND - 1 lot of tools .62 1/2
W.A. WILSON - 1 lot of tools .98
S.W. WILSON - brand ox $3.00
S.W. WILSON - 1 whetstone .25
J.P. COPELAND - 1 hatchet .30
W.A. WILSON - 1 hatchet .35
Reuben OWENS - 1 hammer .15
S.W. WILSON - 1 waggon $100.00
W.A. WILSON - 1 lot hogs $40.00
Elisha OWENS - 1 bull plow $1.15
Elisha OWENS - 1 sweeper plow $1.05
S.W. WILSON - 1 scythe & cradle $5.00
S.W. WILSON - 1 axe .85
W.Y. AUSTIN - 1 hand saw .70
Robert WILSON - 1 shot gun $4.00
S.W. WILSON - 1 grind stone $1.00
S.W. WILSON - 1 pair of ___ .55
S.W. WILSON - 2 single trees .65
W. JOHNSON - 1 ___ 2 chains .50
A. GRIFFIN - 1 pair of geer .50
J.M. WILSON - 1 iron ___ .80
S.W. WILSON - 1 lot of old bridles .70
A. GREGORY - 1 double tree . 30
D.A. COPELAND - 1 bell .35
Thos OWENS - 1 man's saddle $2.50
W.A. WILSON - 1 cast plow $1.00
W.A. WILSON - 1 cast plow $1.00
S.W. WILSON - 1 pair saddle bags $3.10
S.W. WILSON - 1 rifle gun $12.60
B.F. WILSON - 1 mare colt $135.25
Total $159.50
I do hereby certify that I did act as clerk at Robert S. WILSON first sale of personal property __. I was duly sworn as the law directs before ___ in said duties that each article sold (faded area) my hand this the 25th day of May 1859. James C. COPELAND
Filed in my office June 13th 1859 R.H. HOWELL, Clerk

State of Arkansas County of Pope
John HILL, Andrew GRIFFIN and Lemuel BOWERS being of no akin to neather of the legatees who have been appointed by James L. WILSON administrator of Robert S. WILSON dec'd to view and appraise the remainder of the personal estate of said dec'd personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for said county and were sworn to view and appraise such estate as shall be produced to them truly and justly to the best of their judgement. Given under my hand this the 13rh day of August 1859. Wm W. STEPP, J.P.
This is a true list of the estate viewed by the above named.
Cotton gin & house. Grist mill & bolting apparatus, pair ballances, three hundred dollars, one lot of hogs, twelve dollars, one pair of harness and piece of log chain, seventy five cts.
We do certify that the foregoing appraisement was truly and justly made of the personal property of Robert S. WILSON dec'd which was produced to us by his administration to the best of our judgement. All of which we respectfully report to the probate court of Pope county, state of Arkansas. Given under our hands this the 13th of August 1859. Signed Lemuel BOWERS, John HILL, Andrew GRIFFIN

(Copy of a receipt, blank indicates no amount was filled in)
Received of Calvin E. HULL ----- June 1
Four dozen boxes of Spencer's Vegetable Pills, to sell at 25 cents per box.
_____bottles of Dr. Spencer's Tonic and Restorative Bitters, to sell at $1 per bottle.
One dozen boxes of Dr. Strong's Compound Sanative Pills, to sell at 25 cents per box.
Three dozen boxes of Dr. Strong's Pectoral Stomach Pills, to sell at 25 cents per box.
_____dozen boxes of Dr. Strong's Vermifuge Powders, to sell at 25 cents per box.
Three dozen boxes of Dr. Hull's Vegetable Fever and Ague and Anti-Fever Pills, to sell at 75 cents per box.
_____dozen boxes of Dr. Murphy's Sugar Coated Anti-Bilious Pills, to sell at 25 cents per box.
_____dozen boxes of Dr. Murphy's Sugar Coated Fever and Ague and Anti-Fever Pills to sell at ?
And I hereby agree to pay the bearer wen this receipt is presented, Sixty six 2/3 cts and every dollar's worth of the above named Medicines that I do not then return; such amount not to be deemed due receipt is presented. No unsealed or parts of boxes or bottles to be returned.
R.S. WILSON
Galley Creek P.O., Pope Co ARK
Filed in my office 23rd Sept 1859, R. STOWELL Clk

January 30th 1863
Received of Sam W. WILSON guardian of minor heirs of R.S. WILSON twenty nine dollars in bill of own interest in money arising from sale of negro Joe. Daniel MATTHEWS, Sarah MATTHEWS

R.S. WILSON in account with G.T. HOLMES for tuition of three scholars, to wit,
Mary WILSON 82 days at 5cts per day - $4.10
Joseph WILSON 73 days at 5 cts per day $3.65
John A. WILSON 79 days at 5 cts per day $3.95
Total $11.70
Said school commenced on the 11th of April 1859 and closed at the afirmation of five months. G.T. HOLMES
I, G.T. HOLMES do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered towards the satisfaction of the above account and that the sum of eleven dollars and seventy cts above demanded is justly due. G.T. HOLMES
Sworn to and subscribed before me the 7th day of Oct 1859. J.L. WILSON, J.P.


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