Big Sugar Creek — Settlers in Distress

The principle causes of their distress). Outrages committed upon them by pro slavery men from abroad.

Particular cases) J M Arthur was repeetedly driven from his home & his life [stricken?], his crop of about 50 acres distroyd, his house burnt down. After being [robbed?], & the person of his wife violated.

Mrs Kenshaw) her husband left home to assist in defending Lawrence, _________ was seen there, the night before the distruction of the Hotel & printing presses, has not been seen or herd of since. All of them where driven away by the invaders, & their crops distroyd.

Thaddeus Hyatt Esq made arangements to to releave their distress upon this creek & its tributaries there are upwards of 75 good timber claims unocupied. The exact location of which I can point out.

Plenty of stove coal, & fine springs of pure water. A large track of land which as been cultivated by the Indians, surrounded by loose rock enough to fence it all in.

Particularly adapted for stock raising.

The Settlers are very anxious for a saw & grist mill & will offer some indusement for the investment ofCapital in that way.

Railes for fencing are worth $125 pr 100. This creek is not considered liable to the fever & ague, except, the lower part of it. No schools of any kind nor any stated religious worship.