McLean's Bottom, AR

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Receipt to Phillip Pennywit, Master

April 1838

for the hire of the Steam Boat Little Rock and keel for 7 days on the 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, & 20th April at $250 per day as per contract heretofore appended

$1450.00

For one day's expenses while lying onthe 15th as per contract

$100.00

For expenses returning 200 miles from McLean's Bottom to Little Rock

$100.00

$1950.00

See original contract above referred to, forward by me to the Department at the time it was made. E. Deas

Paid by Edward Deas
Signed by Pennwit.

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

United States to Steam Boat Little Rock

1838

April 19

For 226 lbs fresh Beef at 3 cts

$6.78