D.R. Welch }
To } Chattel Mortgage
S.B. Slaughter }
State of Florida } Know all men by these presents that whereas
County of Alachua } Daniel R. Welch of above State and County is
indebted to Samuel B. Slaughter of the Same State and County in
the Sum of Forty dollars lawful money of the United States which
Said Sum is expressed in one certain promissory note bearing date
March 31st 87 and for the said Sum of Forty Dollars and falling
due on Nov 1st A.D. 1887 with interest at __ Now therefore to better
Secure said Samuel B. Slaughter in full payment of Said note and
interest as expressed I do by these presents grant bargain sell
and Convey unto the said Samuel B. Slaughter 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 grow
ing 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 Black mare with white Spat on right Side of neck
near the size of Quarter Dollar named Queen. To have and to
hold All and Singular the Crops and personal property above
bargained and Sold unto the said Samuel B. Slaughter his heirs Executors
administrators and assigns forever. Provided nevertheless that
if the Said Daniel R. Welch should well and truly pay or cause to be
paid unto the said Samuel B. Slaughter 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
Daniel R. Welch will pay therefor all attorneys fees Charges and Expenses
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal
this 31 day of March AD 1887 }
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us as Witnesses } Daniel R. Welch (Seal)
D.B. St Clair }
L.J. Knight }
State of Florida } Before me personally came D.B. St Clair
Alachua County } who being duly sworn Says that he saw D.R. Welch
Sign seal and deliver the foregoing instrument of writing for the uses
and purposes therein Contained and Expressed
D.B. St Clair
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 2nd day of April AD 1887
L.J. Knight (LS)
JP
Filed for Record May 21st 1887 Recorded May 24th 1887
J.A. Carlisle Clerk
pr E.C. Wimberly DC
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