and the debts and accounts due said firm. This sale is made at an agreed price, inventory being waived, and in consideration of the sale A. B. assumes all of the liabilities and agrees to pay any and all of the debts owing by the firm of B. & D., which is hereby dissolved. And I hereby authorize said A. B., in my name, or in his own, or in the names of both of us, but at his own cost, to take all legal measures proper or necessary for securing and enjoying the property hereby assigned.

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Witness my hand and seal this. . . day of.

at.

A. D.

A. B. [L. S.]

BILL OF SALE AS A COLLATERAL MORTGAGE Know all men by these presents, that I, A. B., of of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of. . . dollars, lawful money of the United States, to me in hand paid, at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents, by C. D., of . . . . . ., of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant and convey unto the said party of the second part, his executors, administrators, and assigns [describe chattels sold], all of which are now used by me in [place where chattels are located], and which it is agreed shall remain there and be used by me until . . . . To have and to hold the same unto the said party of the second part, his executors, administrators, and assigns, forever. And I do for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, covenant and agree, to and with the said party of the second part, to warrant and defend the sale of the said property hereby sold unto the said party of the second part, his executors, administrators, and assigns, against all and every person and persons whomsoever.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the... day of . . . A. D. 19 A. B. [L. S.]

$100

CONDITIONAL SALE NOTE

CHICAGO, ILL., October 1, 1902.

Six months after date we promise to pay to the order of E. F., One Hundred Dollars at . .

value received.

This note being given on a contract for the purchase of a [name of article], it is expressly agreed that the title to and

ownership of said

remains absolute in and shall

are fully paid.

It is

not pass from E. F., until this note and all others given for the purchase money of said. further agreed that this note shall be due on demand, if the makers attempt to move out of said county or dispose of said . . . We and each of us severally bind our separate property and estate for the payment of this debt.

A. B.

C. D.

SHIPPING

FORM FOR A SET OF BILLS OF LADING

Shipped, in good order and condition, by A. B., in and upon the. . . called the . . .

whereof.

is master for this present voyage, and now lying in the port of. . . .. and bound for . . . . . ., [describe or enumerate articles], being marked and numbered as in the margin; to be delivered in the like good order and condition, at the aforesaid port of.. .. (the dangers of the seas only excepted) unto C. D., or to his assigns, he or they paying freight for the said goods at the rate of . . . . . ., with . . . . . primage and average accustomed. In witness whereof, the master or purser of the said vessel hath affirmed to C. D. . . . bills of lading, all of this tenor and date; one of which being accomplished, the others to stand void.

between

This charter party, made and concluded upon in the city of . . . . . ., the . . . day of . . A. B., owner of the .

A. D. 19

..of.

I of the burden of

tons, or thereabouts, register measurement, now lying in the harbor of . . . . . ., of the first part, and C. D., of of the second part, witnesseth, that the said party of the first part agrees on the freighting and chartering of the whole of the said vessel (with the exception of the deck, cabin, and necessary room for crew, and storage of provisions, sails, and cables), or sufficient room for the cargo hereinafter mentioned, unto the said party of the second part, for a voyage from. on the terms following: The said vessel shall be tight, stanch, strong, and every way fitted for such a voyage, and receive on board during the aforesaid voyage the merchandise hereinafter mentioned. The said party of the second part

doth engage to provide and furnish to the said vessel, [describe cargo to be furnished]; and pay to the said party of the first part, or his agent, for the use of the said vessel during the voyage aforesaid, in the manner following: . .

It is further agreed that . . . lay days shall be allowed for loading and discharging the vessel: . . . . . ; and in case the vessel be longer detained, the said party of the second part agrees to pay as demurrage to the said party of the first part. ..; the cargo to be received and delivered according to the custom and usages of the respective ports. To the true and faithful performance of all and every of the foregoing agreement, we the said parties do hereby bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, each to the other, in the penal sum of . . . . . . dollars.

In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands the day and year first above written. A. B. [L. S.] C. D. [L. S.]

Signed in the pres

ence of

BILL OF SALE OF REGISTERED VESSEL

To all to whom these presents shall come, greeting: Know ye, that I, A. B., of . .

owner of the of the burden of

or vessel, called the . . tons, or thereabouts, for and in consideration of the sum of.. . . . dollars, lawful money of the United States of America, to me in hand paid, before the sealing and delivery of these presents, by C. D., the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have bargained and sold, and by these presents do bargain and sell, unto the said C. D., his executors, administrators, and assigns, the whole [or, part] of the said. . . . . . or vessel, together with . . . . .., the sails, boats, anchors, cables, tackle, furniture, and all other necessaries thereunto appertaining and belonging, the certificate of the registry of which said. . . or vessel is as follows, viz.: [recite whole certificate of registration verbatim]. To have and to hold the said.

or vessel and

appurtenances thereunto belonging unto him, the said €. D., his executors, administrators, and assigns, to the sole and only proper use, benefit, and behoof of him, the said C. D., his executors, administrators, and assigns, forever. And I, the said A. B., have promised, covenanted, and agreed, and by these presents do promise, covenant, and agree, for me,

my heirs, executors, and administrators, to and with the said C. D., his heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, to warrant and defend the said . . . . . . or vessel, and all the other before-mentioned appurtenances, against all and every person and persons whomsoever.

In testimony whereof, the said A. B. has hereunto set his hand and seal this. . . day of. A. D. 19

Signed, sealed, and de-)

livered in the presence of

A. B. [L. s.]

This bill of sale should be acknowledged and recorded. A bill of sale of an enrolled or licensed vessel is in similar form, except that the certificate of enrolment or of license is recited instead of the certificate .of registry.

MORTGAGE OF A VESSEL

Know all men by these presents, that we, A. B., of and C. D., of.

held and firmly bound unto E. F., of the just and full sum of. . .

are

in

dollars, lawful money of the United States of America, to be paid to the said E. F., or his executors, administrators, or assigns; for which payment well and truly to be made, we do bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated at.

day of . . . . ., A. D. 19

this...

or vessel

Whereas E. F. has this day lent and advanced unto the said A. B. and C. D. the sum of . dollars on the body, tackle, and appurtenances of the . called the . of the burden of . thereabouts; the said A. B. and C. D. being the owners of the same:

tons, or

Now the condition of this obligation is such, that if the said A. B. and C. D. shall pay or cause to be paid to the said E. F. the sum of . . . . . . dollars [amount loaned], and interest thereon at the rate of . . . . . . on or before the . . . day of. . . . A. D. 19 then this obligation to be void; otherwise, to remain in full force and virtue. And in consideration of and as security for said loan as aforesaid, the said [vessel, or ship, or steamer, as it may be] is by these presents assigned, pledged, mortgaged, set over, and conveyed to the said E. F., his heirs and assigns; the