Nathaniel Gainey }
To } Chattel Mortgage
Nathan C. Pettit }
State of Florida } Know all men by these presents that whereas Nathaniel
County of Alachua } Gainey of the above State and County is indebted to Nathan
C. Pettit of the same State and County in the sum of Seventy five Dollars
which sum is covenanted to be paid by one certain promissory note bearing
date January 9th 1887 and for the said sum of Seventy five Dollars bearing
interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum, Now therefore to better secure
the payment of said note and interest as expressed therein, I do by these
presents grant bargain sell and Convey unto the said Nathan C. Pettit
his heirs and assigns all my right title interest and Claim of in and to
all the Crops of whatsoever species Kind or description now growing
or which may here after be planted grown or gathered by me or for
me or for my benefit on or off of any and all lands in Alachua
County Florida. Also the following described property to wit. Twelve (12)
Head Cattle marked with Crop and half Crop in each ear, Branded
"N.G.", Also one bay mare about two & half years old named "Madie"
To have and to Hold all and singular the crops lands and personal
property above bargained and sold unto the said Nathan C. Pettit his
Executors administrators and assigns forever. Provided nevertheless if the said
Nathaniel Gainey should well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the
Said Nathan C. Pettit 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 become
necessary to enforce this instrument by legal proceedings the said Nathaniel
Gainey will pay therefor all Attorneys fees charges and Expenses
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal
this Ninth day of January A.D. 1887 his
Signed sealed and delivered in presence } Nathaniel X Gainey (Seal)
of us as witnessed } mark
Henry W. Bruce }
Leander C. Doane }
State of Florida } Before me personally came Leander C. Doane who being
Alachua County } duly sworn says that he saw Nathaniel Gainey sign
seal and deliver the foregoing instrument of writing for the uses and
purposes as therein contained and Expressed
Leander C. Doane
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of January A.D. 1887
A.C. Beckham (seal)
Justice of the Peace
Filed for Record March 11st 1887 Recorded March 15th 1887
J.A. Carlisle Clerk
pr E.C. Wimberly D.C.
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