The American State Papers show:

Statement of lands sold in the district of Batesville, Arkansas Territory, the patents for which have been suspended, exhibiting the name of the purchaser, the quantity of each purchase, and the reasons which have induced the suspension of the patents, as required by the resolution of the House of Representatives of February 18, 1834.

Certificate #469, In whose favor Issued -- Solomon Hess
Tract purchased -- NW fractional 1/4 of Section 5 south of White River, Township13N, Range 8W
# of acres -- 53.78
Purchase Money -- $67.22
Cause of suspension -- for want of a township plat.

(Record contributed by Pauline Mitchell Pierce)