Florence, Alabama

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United States to Kirkman & Andrews

1838

April 3

For one pr. Large Steelyards
$4.00

For 1 pr small ditto
2.25

For 1 Half Bushell Measure
.75

For 1 gallon Measure
.62 1/2

$7.62 1/2

Signed Kirkman & Andrews, Florence, Ala., April 3, 1838.

Source: RG217, General Accounting Office, Treasury Department, Second Auditor, Indian Accounts, 1817-1922, Edward Deas File

United States to R.L. Bliss

For 8 oz Tr. Assic. L Bot

$1.25

2 Paragoric L Bot

1.25

4 oz Carb Ammon. L Bot

.50

2 Quires Letter Paper 50c

1.00

1 Stick sealing was

.13

1 Bot Ink

.38

1 Bunch Quills

1.00

1 Vin. Anturic L Bot

1.25

4 oz Salt Petre

.13

2 oz fine Sponge

.50

$7.14

For 5 Yards Bleached Domestic 37 ½

1.88

25 lb Crackers @ 15 c

3.75

10 lb Brown Sugar @ 13 c

1.30

10 lb Coffee @ 25 c

2.30

1 Gal Cogniac Brandy $5

5.00

1 Demijohn $1

1.00

1 Box

.25

1 Candles

.13

Carriage on above articles

.25

$23.50

Signed R.L. Bliss at Florence, Ala. 3, April 1838.

Source: RG217, General Accounting Office, Treasury Department, Second Auditor, Indian Accounts, 1817-1922, Edward Deas File

United States to William P. Davis

For his services as Interpreter in the Cherokee Emigration commencing on the 1st Jan and ending on the 27 March, 1838, 80 days at $2.50 per day

$215.00