After receiving this pay order, William Clayton made a note to pay Crouse when money came into the treasury. The verso of that note indicates that Crouse was paid 97 cents. The Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger notes that Crouse was paid $4.50 on 27 October 1843. (Note from William Clayton, 27 Jul. 1843; Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 51.)

Nauvoo City Treasury Ledger, 1842–1845. Nauvoo, IL, Records, 1841–1845. CHL. MS 16800.