Voucher for John A. Bell · Retracing the Bell Route: An Archive of Cherokee Removal · Retracing the Bell Route: An Archive of Cherokee Removal

Title

Voucher for John A. Bell

Transcription

Transcribed by Mac Bruce
“The United States to John A. Bell Dr.
1838 Oct. 27

For service of a horse and man including expense to convey intelligence to the command[ing] Gen[eral] in the Cherokee country East and returning to the emigrating party
from the 22nd to 27 October inclusive 6 days at $5 day $30
I certify on honor that the above service was performed by a man in my private employ to
whom I furnished a horse and that during his absence I necessarily lost the use of his services
and I deem the above charge a reasonable one for the service of the man and his of the horses &
expenses &c.
John A. Bell
April 26th 1839…”

Date of Transaction

22 October 1838

27 October 1838

Amount Paid

30.00