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But no sooner had the Intruder got the instrument than he began to show the cloven foot. He was for taking possession of his share at once. This awakened Shoe Boots to the truth. He hurried to the agency & told his story. Return Jonathan Meigs, then Government Agent, interfered. Confronting the Intruder with Shoe Boots & the other, the intruder confessed his fraud, but offered to give back the deed if his two dollars were refunded.

       This made them all very indignant and the offer was repelled with contempt Col: Meigs ordered Mr. Adair to drive off Wofford as an intruder. The order was complied with. Wofford's cabin was burned & he himself ceased to be seen. 
       But Shoe Boots died. Presently after his death, the Government of Georgia extended her jurisdiction over the Cherokee