Have we not Disbursed in one day to the piratical Ho thrice the sum which we had set by to serve its purpose for a hand-count of moons; and do we possess the Great Secret?
"Kai Lung's Golden Hours"
Ernest Bramah Commentator: Hilaire Belloc
It is credibly stated that the amount of benefactions contributed by his benefit concerts, added to the immense sums which he directly Disbursed, would have made him several times a millionaire.
"Great Violinists And Pianists"
George T. Ferris
The interest on these sums, and the item of $3,000 first referred to, are paid over to the treasurer of the nation, and Disbursed by him, under the direction of the National Council, and for such objects as that body may determine.
"The Indian Question (1874)"
Francis A. Walker