Received from Moses Austin forty Two Boxes Shott supposed
to Contain Eight Thousand and Two Boxes Small Barr lead Two
Hundred each Shiped on Board a Boat now at the Port of St.
Genvieve and Bound for Lewis Vill Kentucky John Gattar pattroon
consigned to myself with which Lead of shott I am to proceed to
the Said town of Lewis Vill and either there or at such places in
Kentucky as may best answer for the Disposal of said Cargo sell
and Exchange the same to the best advantage in my power for the
proper Acct- and risque of Moses Austin and Co of the said Town
of St. Genevieve Agreeable to the orders received from the said
Austin and return with the same to the said port of St Genvieve
the Dangers of the River excepted and Other Unavoidable losses not
Arousing from Neglect—Also Recevd at same time fifty Dollars in
Cash for the payment of the Duties of said Cargo—
John Stuart
St. Genvieve Decr. 5 1801