Establishing Accounts for the Americans

When the American Captain Helm arrived at Fort Sackville on September 25, 1778, Busseron was quick to help Helm established accounts both for the United States troops and for himself. Busseron records purchases of “365 1/2 pounds of beef at 10 s”, “2 prs shoes at 50 s” (September 28) and “2 pounds of powder” (September 30) which were “Furnished to Captain Helm for the Company of the States.” Busseron also recored that Helm purchased for himself “1 hat...50 livres” and “1 pack of cards....3 livres” on October 20th and “1 overcoat...95 livres” and “1 penknife...3 livres” on November 1st as well as gifts for the local American Indians.