This Indenture made and entered into on this the Eleventh day of March
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and 68 between
James T. Soutter of the City of New York and John McRae of the City
of Wilmington Trustees duly appointed by the Florida Rail Road Com-
pany. Parties of the first part and W.C. Beckham Party of the Second
part Witnesseth
That the said parties of the first part for and in
consideration of the sum of one hundred and twenty five
Dollars To them in hand paid by the said party of the Second
part. The receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have given
granted aliened bargained Sold transferred; and do by these
presents give, grant, alien bargain sell transfer and convey
unto the said party of the second part all that parcel or lot
_____________ of land lying and being in the town of Waldow County of
|Fifty Cents| Alachua State of Florida and Known and described on the plat
|___________| of said town as Lot number three (No 3) in Block number two (2)
| Internal | To have and to Hold the above, described premises, together with
| Revenue | all and singular the rights and privileges immunities ease-
| | ments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise
| 50 | appertaining unto the said party of the second part and his
| | heirs as their absolute property in fee simple forever, And the
| Stamp | said parties of the first part for themselves and successors as
| Cancelled | Trustees as aforesaid and for the said Florida Rail Road
|___________| Company and for all others claiming by through, or under
| Mortgage | or either of them
|___________| them^do covenant and agree that they have conveyed
are seized of a good and indefeasible fee simple to the above
premises and that they have good right to convey the same
as they have conveyed the same free and discharged
from all encumbrances and line of any and every nature
and description and that the said party of the
second part his heirs and assigns, Shall quietly and
peaceably enjoy the above described premises against
all persons what soever lawfully claiming the same
And they will at any and at all times make such
further covenants conveyances and assurances at
the expense of the said party of the second part
as he the said party of the second part heirs or
assigns or counsel learned in the law may require
In testimony whereof the said parties of the first part have
hereunto affixed their hands and seals this day and year
above written
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