Note 24 — Chapter XIII · VOYAGE OF 1844.
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It appears that the company’s bond was to have been put in suit; but the United States Attorney would not bring the case to trial unless he could get La Barge as a witness. When La Barge got back to St. Louis Sarpy came on board and told him to make himself scarce immediately. The Captain hastened to St. Charles and took service on the Iatan, where he remained until the storm had blown over. The case was finally compromised through the influence of Thomas H. Benton.