Joel W. Malphurs }
To } Chattel Mortgage
Henry Thomas }
State of Florida } Know all men by these presents that whereas
County of Alachua } Joel W. Malphurs of above State and County is indebt
ed to Henry Thomas of the same State and County in the sum of Seventy
Two dollars lawful money of the United States which said sum is Express
ed in one certain promissory note bearing date February 26th 1887 and
for the said sum of Seventy Two dollars and falling due on first day
December AD 1887 with interest at one pr ยข pr Annum from date until paid
Now therefore to better secure said Henry Thomas in full payment of
said Note and interest as Expressed I do by these presents grant bargain
sell and Convey unto the said Henry Thomas his heirs and assigns
the following described property to wit: Two Oxens and one Ox Cart
now in my possession, Nineteen Head of Stock Hogs now in my pos-
session, one white mare Horse about six years old named Lou
To have and to Hold all and singular the personal property above
bargained and sold unto the said Henry Thomas his heirs Executors
administrators and assigns forever. Provided nevertheless that
if the said Joel W. Malphurs should well and truly pay or cause
to be paid unto the said Henry Thomas the full amount of said
Note together with the interest according to its tenor and effect
then this instrument to be void else to remain in full force
and virtue. And it is hereby further agreed that should it be
come necessary to enforce this instrument by legal proceedings
the said Joel W. Malphurs will pay therefor all attorneys fees
Charges and Expenses. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand
and affix my seal this 26th day of February AD 1887
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us as Witnesses } Joel W. Malphurs (seal)
H.C. Parker }
H.N. Richard }
State of Florida } Before me personally came H.N. Richard
Alachua County } who being duly sworn says that he saw Joel W.
Malphurs sign Seal and deliver the foregoing instrument of writing
for the uses and the purposes therein Contained and Expressed
H.N. Richard
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of February AD 1887
V. Berry
Notary Public
Filed and Recorded March 1st 1887
J.A. Carlisle Clerk
pr E.C. Wimberly DC
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