This Article of Agreement made and entered into this [blank] day of June A. D. 1844 between Joseph Smith as Sole Trustee in Trust for the of the County of & State of of the first part and and , <​as principles and and as securities​> of the and aforesaid of the second part, Witnesseth, that the said Joseph Smith for and in consideration of the rents covenants and agreements hereinafter mentioned contained & reserved hath granted bargained and leased, and by these presents doth grant, bargain, and lease for the term of one month with a privilege of two or <​six​> more <​months​> at the descretion of the said party <​as may be agreed upon by the said parties​> of the first part <​hereafter​> all that Steam Boat “Maid of Iowa” together with all her tackle, apparel, fixtures, furniture and appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining. And the said parties of the Second part hereby covenants and agrees to pay to the said party of the first part the sum of one hundred dollars per month, to be paid monthly in advance as a rent for the said Steam Boat “Maid of Iowa”. And further the said parties of the second part hereby bind themselves, their heirs and assigns in the penal sum of seven thousand dollars to quietly and peaceably surrender and yeild up <​the said Steam Boat Maid of Iowa & all the appurtances​> unto the said party of the first part at the expiration of this lease or at any other time whenever required by the said Joseph Smith in as good repair and condition (reasonable use and wearing thereof and unavoidable accidents and casualties excepted) as when they take possession of the same.

And further the said party of the first part reserves the right & privilege of keeping a man on board the said Steam Boat Maid of Iowa at the expense of the said parties of the second part as a witness to testify in case of accident to the said Boat, but not to have authority [p. [1]]