Bean 's Purchase was made by Commissioner Willey to Alpheus Bean of Bartlett in 1812 for $1,025 .
Bean 's Purchase was contained about 59,000 acres ( 240 km ) .
Bean 's Purchase was made by Commissioner Willey to Alpheus Bean of Bartlett in 1812 for $1,025 and contained about 59,000 acres ( 240 km ) .