John W. Wilkinson }
     To           }  Chattel Mortgage
S.B. Slaughter    }
State of Florida  } Know all men by these presents that whereas John
County of Alachua } W. Wilkinson of above State and County is indebted
to Samuel B. Slaughter of the same State and County in the sum of Fifty
dollars lawful money of the United States which said Sum is expressed in
one certain promissory note bearing date 4/7-87 and for the said Sum
of Fifty dollars and falling due on Nov 1st AD 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 what
soever 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 follow
ing described property to wit, Also one Sorrel Roan horse with white
right fore and hind feet, 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 for
ever, Provided nevertheless that of the Said John W. Wilkinson 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 John W. Wilkinson
will pay therefor all attorneys fees Charges and Expenses,
In Witness Whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal
this 7 day of April AD 1887                                }
Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of us as Witnesses }  John W. X Wilkinson (Seal)
       D.B. St Clair                                       }       his mark
       L.J. Knight                                         }
State of Florida }
Alachua County   } Before me personally came D.B. St Clair who
being duly Sworn Says that he Saw Jno W. Wilkinson 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 9th day of April AD 1887
                                       L.J. Knight  (LS)
                                          JP

Filed for Record May 21st 1887  Recorded May 26th 1887 
                                       J.A. Carlisle  Clerk              
                                       pr E.C. Wimberly DC