SMITHSONIAN BEQUEST. 95 



No. 1. 



The Hon. Richard Rush in account ivilh the Smithsonian ftmd , to Thomas Aspiriirall, Dr. 



For services rendered throughout the month of June and up to this date, 

 in July; in attending your acceptance of all the stocks transferred to you 

 l)y tha accountant-general of the court of chancery; advising, negoti- 

 ating, and completing, under your directions, and realizing the proceeds 

 of various contracts for the sale of the same stocks, consisting of consols, 

 bank stock, and 3 per cent reduced annuities, sold at different periods 

 and in different parcels; attending payment and receipt of balances, divi- 

 dend, and the respective transfers to the various purchasers of the same; 

 obtaining, verifying, arranging, packing, and securing for shipment 

 104,960 sovereigns, being the amount of proceeds of the Smithsonian 

 fund (less premiums of insurance, charges, and expenses) ; contracting for 

 freight; entering and clearing at the custom-house; shipping and effect- 

 ing insurance at the five principal offices, and with thirtj'-two private £ s. d. 



underwriters at Lloyds. Commission at three-fourths per cent .• 797 15 6 



Thomas Aspinwall. 

 London, July 17, 1838. 



London, July 17, 1838. 



Received of the honorable Richard Rush the within-mentioned sum, seven hundred 

 and ninety-seven pounds fifteen shillings and sixpence sterling (£797 15s. 6d. ), for 

 which I have credited in my accounts and also signed this and a duplicate receipt 

 of the same tenor and date. 



£797 15s. 6d. Thc^fas .\.spin\vall. 



London, Jidy IS, 1838. 



The Honorable Richard Rush to William Bronn. 



X s. d 



To unpacking and repacking 14 packages, at 2s. 6d 1 15 



cord and nails for mending do 3 6 



Paid 14tli July, 1838. 



A true I'opy, original in Thomas Aspinwall's account. 



1 18 6 

 William Bkown. 

 James M. Curlev. 



No. 2. 



July 13, 1838. 

 Account of cliaryes on. 14 packages, marked " the United States," Xos. 1 to 14, shipped on 

 board tlie ship Mediator, Christopher H. Champlin, master, by order of the Honorable 

 Richard Rush, for account and risk of the Government of the United States. 



£ s. d. 



Cartage and porterage _ 1 6 



Duty and entry 1 2 6 



Dock dues 15 10 



Bills of lading 3 6 



