Know all Men by These Presents, That we,
James Madden as prinipals, and
John F Darby 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 15th day of April A.D. 1861

The condition of the above Obligation is such, that whereas,the said
James Maddenhas applied to the 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.

5. 8 3/4 high, 29 years old. scar
left eye, dark, slender built
Dragman

James Madden
Bond
Free Negro