Know all Men by These Presents,
That we, Melia Chavouis as prinipal
, and Henry W Smith 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 23d day of April A.D. 1861

The condition of the above Obligation is such, that whereas,the said
Meliahas applied to the Board of
County Commissioners 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 her residence in the State of Missouri, then this
obligation to be void, else of full force and virtue.

5_4- 30- 2 moles on face. one
on left cheek. one at right corner of
mouth. frigg color. washer. & chamber
maid on river

Pd H 1

Melia Chavouis
Bond
Mr. Smith Sec
Free Negro

Filed
April 23 1861.
S. W. Eager Jr.
Secry