Know all Men by These Presents, That we,
Louis Thomson as prinipal, and
Sanford B Kellogg as securities,
are held and firmly bound unto the State of Missouri, in the just and
full sum of Fivehundred Dollars, lawful money of the
United States, for the payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors
and administrators, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals, and
dated this 28th day of May A.D. 1860

The condition of the above Obligation is such, that whereas, the said
Louis Thomson has applied to the Board of the County Courtomissioner
of St. Louis County for, and obtained a license to reside in the State of
Missouri, during good behavior: Now, if the said applicant shall be of
good character and behavior during his residence in the State of Missouri,
then this obligation to be void, else of full force and virtue.

5 3 1/4
small scar under the outer side of each eye, pretty dark complexion
nose quite flat, heavy build, porter

Louis Tompson
Bond
Free Negro
Filed May 28th 1860.
S. W. Eagers
Secy