Know all Men by These Presents, That we,
John Evans as
prinipals, and
John R Barrett 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 First day of
April A.D.
1861
The condition of the above Obligation is such, that whereas,the said
John Evanshas applied
to the Board of County 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.
S W Eager Jr.
Secy
John his X mark Evans
SEAL.J.R. Barrett
SEAL.SEAL.
21 years old. spare built. bright
mulatto 5 ft 8 in high anchor on the
left hand. star on the right. vessel or brigg on
the right arm, dancing girl on the left
arm. musician & servant by occupation.
Bond of
John Evans
free negro
Filed April 1, 1861
S. W. Eager Jr.
Scy
