Westport Fight Misc., Rapides Parish Louisiana
Submitted by Jane P. McManus
Date: October 29, 2008
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State of Louisiana
Parish of Vernon

Be it remembered that on this 27th day of February A.D. 1874 I have given 
signed and delivered, my certain promissory note, of ?even? date herewith, 
payable to Mrss. Hatch & Moore of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana 
or their order, for seventy dollars, and eighty cents, with 8% per annum 
interest from Jany. 1st 1874, the said note being of even date and identified, 
herewith, and for the better securing the payment whereof.  I have bargained 
and sold and delivered, and by these presents, bargain, sell and deliver into 
Mrss. Hatch & Moore, aforesaid, the following described property to wit:

One Public improvement situated, fork of Mill Creek in the Parish of Vernon, 
State of Louisiana, the same to have and to hold unto themselves and their 
heirs and assigns forever.  Provided nevertheless that when the said note, 
as above recited and identified herewith is fully & completely paid with all 
costs and interests, then and not till then, the said property to revert back 
to the said Thomas W. Stephens, but otherwise to remain the property of the 
said Hatch & Moore.

In testimony whereof both parties herefrom and in confirmation hereof – sign 
these p---- in presence of Jas. Andrews Jr. and W. H. Moore, both lawful 
witnesses, on this the day and date just above written.

/s/  T. W. Stephens
/s/  Hatch & Moore

Witnesses			
/s/  Jas. Andrews Jr.		
/s/  W. H. Moore