Administration of estate of Samuel Dixon


Summary: Administration of estate of Samuel Dixon


The Estate of Samuel Dixon deceased To Alexander Kilpatrick Dr 1823 October

To 1/2 of a horse held in partnership between Dixon and Kilpatrick which Dixon converted to his own use_____________________ $12.50

To 200 lbs of Bacon with one half of which Dixon is chargeable at 25 cts per lb___________________________________________ 25.00

To 1 Barrell of flour one half chargeable as aforesaid____________ 6. 00

To 1 1/2 Bushels of salt at $3—4.50 one half chargeable as afd____ 2.25

To an oven pot cups spoons and pack ropes______________________ 5.25

$51. 00

The above named Kilpatrick with Dixon came to the San Jacinto from New Orleans in August 1823

Prior to leaving New Orleans they purchased in partnership Provisions and other articles together with a Boat in which they came to this Colony-

Mr Dixon in the fall of 1823 undertook surveying on the Brazos and Kilpatrick accompanied him as Campkeeper—On this Occasion the above account accrued—the whole of the partnership provisions being taken by Dixon for the use of his hands—An account has been furnished agt the Estate already This one is made out from the recollection of Kilpatrick and to the truth of which he has sworn—

Austins Colony

District of San Felipe de Austin towit

Personally appeared before me Laurence Richard Kenny Alcalde of said District Alexr Kilpatrick of this Colony who being duly sworn says that the foregoing account as stated against the Estate of Saml Dixon deceased is just and true and that the several articles composing the same were furnished by Deponent to sd Saml Dixon in his lifetime and for which he has never received payment.

Taken and acknowledged before me at the Town of San felipe de austin in sd Colony this 21 September 1825

Lauce Rich Kenny

Alc

Alex Kilpatrick

Admitted and paid by Sept 21 1825

S. F. Austin

Recd a note from S. F. Austin for fifty one Dollars being for the amt of the within account against the Estate of Saml Dixon which is in full for my claim on Said Estate

Sept. 21 1825

Alex. Kilpatrick