"Stump the Yankee"

[J. Beckert]

Oh no! I think I may have worded that poorly! The Correct Answer Review Board has ruled against me and found that Laurie has indeed supplied an acceptable answer! Dang it!

What I was looking for (but forgot to specifically state)(Well, excuse me!) were the total amounts purchased. Between Dec. 7, 1852 and March 26, 1853, Surratt purchased 77.75 gallons of whiskey, 10 gallons of Brandy, 5 gallons of wine, 21 pounds of several kinds of sugar and approximately 550 cigars. Quite a nice little start for a rural tavern. Doing some rough math, that equates to about 120 oz. of liquor a day. Not a lot, but it seems with meals and rooming charges, if properly managed, it could have developed into a profitable business.

Now to be very honest, I've just squandered 10 points with my little blunder and I'm positively fuming! It seems the only way I can redeem myself is by scoring a hole in one with....

The EXTRA POINT CHALLENGE! That's right, you little Rebel! Oh, and by the way. I'm still chapped you ruined my Titus Ridgway question! (See post # 394). So if I'm going down, it will be swinging and in flames!

So, for 5 points ...

How much did John Surratt (Senior), pay for his license for (specifically!) his first period of operation?