Hi Everyone, I was sent this information on Col Eli E. Dodson and thought I would share it with everyone in case there is someone else out there that can use it. Sandy noordhof@fcg.net Patentee Name: Dodson, Eli Accession Number: AR0980__.269 State: Arkansas Volume: 980 Page: 269 Document Number: 6990 Land Office: Fayetteville Aliquot Part Reference: NWSE Section Number: 9 Township: 20 North Range: 18 West Meridian/Survey Area: Fifth Principal Meridian Act/Treaty Authorizing Sale: Sale-Cash Entries Date Signed: Nov 15, 1854 Acreage: 40.00 Signed: Yes, the document on file at the BLM contains a signature.