Henry Dean       }
  To             }  Chattel Mortgage
Nathan C. Pettit }
State of Florida } Know all men by these presents that whereas Henry Deane
Alachua County   } of the above State and County is indebted to Nathan C. Pettit 
of the same State and County in the sum of Sixty four and 64/100 dollars which the
Said Sum is covenanted to be paid by one certain promissory note bearing date 
January 28th AD 1887 and for the said Sum of Sixty four and 64/00 dollars bearing 
interest at the rate of (8) Eight 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 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: One chestnut Sorrel
Horse named "Forest" about two and a half years old white Star in fore
head, 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 heirs 
Executors administrators and assigns forever, Provided nevertheless that if the said 
Henry Dean 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 Said Henry Dean will pay 
therefor all attorneys fees and Expenses, In witness whereof I hereunto set 
my hand and affixed my seal this twenty Eighth day of January AD 1887     his                            
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us as Witnesses }           Henry X Dean (Seal)
            A.C. Beckham                                   }                mark
            Leander C. Doane                               } 
State of Florida } 
Alachua County   }  Before me personally Came Henry Dean who being duly 
Sworn says that he did Sign seal and deliver the foregoing instrument 
of writing for the uses and purposes therein contained and Expressed
                                                               his
                                                          Henry X Dean
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Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 28th day of January AD 1887
                                        A.C. Beckham 
                                            Justice of the Peace

Filed for Record March 11st 1887  Recorded March 15th 1887 
                                        J.A. Carlisle  Clerk              
                                        pr E.C. Wimberly DC