Know all Men by These Presents, That we,
Daniel B Matthews as prinipals, and
William C Wilson as security,
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 22nd day of March A.D. 1861

The condition of the above Obligation is such, that whereas,the said
Daniel B Matthewshas applied to the Board of County Comissioners Court
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.

high forehead. several black spots on forehead,
small scar on left wrist, rather bright color
36 years old. Preacher, 5. 5 1/4

Bond
of
free negro
Danl B. Matthews
Filed March 22, 1861
S. W. Eager Jr.
Scy