George H. Brown }
Mary Griffin    }
State of Florida } Before me personally came Mary Griffin
Alachua County   } who being duly sworn says that she saw
Suree Ross Sign seal and deliver the foregoing instrument of writing 
for the uses and purposes therein Contained and Expressed
                                               Mary Griffin
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of March AD 1887
                                            E. Deupree
                                         Justice of the Peace
Filed for Record April 14th 1887  Recorded April 16th 1887 
                                        J.A. Carlisle  Clerk              
                                        pr E.C. Wimberly DC

Elex Perry       }
   To            }  Chattel Mortgage
Jesse I. Griffin }
 State of Florida } Know all men by these present That whereas 
 Alachua County   } Elex Perry of above State and County  indebted to 
to J.I. Griffin of the same State and County in the sum of Twenty dollars 
lawful money of the United States which said sum is Expressed in one 
one Certain promissory note bearing date Mar 9th and for the said
sum of Twenty dollars and falling due on Oct 20 AD 1887. Now 
therefore to better secure said J.I. Griffin in full payment of said note 
and as Expressed I do by these presents grant bargain sell and Convey 
unto the said J.I. Griffin 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 hereafter 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 Cream mare five years old, To have and to Hold 
all and singular the Crops and personal property above bargained 
and sold unto the said J.I. Griffin heirs Executors Administrators and 
assigns forever, Provided nevertheless that if the said Elex Perry should 
well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said J.I. Griffin
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 Elex Perry will pay therefor all attorneys fees charges and Expenses
In Witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal this 
9 day of Mar AD 1887                                               his                         
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us as Witnesses }   E.C. X Perry (Seal)
       John J. Williams                                    }       mark
       Mary L. Griffin                                     }
State of Florida } Before me personally came Mary Griffin who 
Alachua County   } being duly sworn says that she saw Elex Perry