Pending my commercial transaction with this City from Kentucky, I recal (sic) but to have received a Negro fellow called Jess from Mr. Thomas Carneal and as well as my memory serves me at this Distance of time, I think it was to Cancel some claim which I had on John Craig Esq. but I cannot be certain, and I make this declaration at the request of Mr. Carneal.
New Orleans May 22nd, 1809
Ja: Wilkinson
Sworn and subscribed before me
At the City of New Orleans
This 24th day of May 1809
M R Grymrs
Just. Peace
Genl. Wilkinson affidavit
Fee $1.00 paid
By Mr. Taylor
Craig & Johnson
Vs
T. Carneal