Thos J. Rodman }
To } Crop Mortgage
Samuel B. Slaughter }
State of Florida }
County of Alachua } Know all men by these presents that whereas
Thos J. Rodman of the above named State and County is indebted
to S.B. Slaughter of the same State and County in the sum of
Forty Five Dollars lawful money of the United States which
said sum is expressed in one certain promissory note bearing
date of March 23rd AD 1877 and for the said sum of Forty
five Dollars and falling due on Nov 1st 1887 without interest
Now therefore to better Secure said S.B. Slaughter in full pay
ment of said note as expressed I do by these presents Grant
bargain Sell and Convey unto the said S.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 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, To have
and to hold all and Singular the Crops and personal
property above bargained and Sold unto the said S.B. Slaughter
his heirs executors or administrators and assigns forever
Provided nevertheless that if the said Thos J. Rodman should
well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said S.B.
Slaughter the full amount of said note 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 Thos J. Rodman will pay therefor all attorneys fees
Charges and expenses, In Witness Whereof I hereunto set my
hand and affix my seal Done this the 25th day of March AD 1887 }
Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of us as Witnesses }
D.B. St Clair } T.J. Rodman (Seal)
L.J. Knight }
State of Florida } Before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and
Alachua County } for said County personally came D.B. St Clair who be
ing duly sworn Says that he saw T.J. Rodman sign seal and deliver
the foregoing instrument of writing for the purposes therein expressed
D.B. St Clair
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 30th day of March AD 1887
L.J. Knight (LS)
Justice of the Peace
Filed for Record May 21st 1887 Recorded May 25th 1887
J.A. Carlisle Clerk
pr E.C. Wimberly DC
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