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NARA 117 owned both of them, and I not only state to you these, but can state upon oath, that, the team and oxen are the rightfull property of Randal Marant and he has paid for the same, and they (the oxen & team) are not liable for my debts and I hope that you will investigate the matter, and allow Adam & Randal to go on their way, & they deserve to be paid for their detention - I will appear at Jackson at any time & prove that the oxen & wagon is R. Marants property I think this matter should be taken in hand by you, as these men are too poor to give bond, and have no money to live on here [[strikethrough]] white [[/strikethrough]] while a civil suit would be progressing. Very Respectfully Thad. Miller Residenc 2 Mls North of Clinton [[vertical]] Dec. 17, 67 [[/vertical]]