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Know all men by these presents: That I, the undersigned, of do hereby make, constitute, and appoint E. F., of —, my true and lawful attorney, for me, and in my name and stead to (here insert the subject-matter of the power), to do and perform all the necessary acts in the execution and prosecution of the aforesaid business, and in as full and ample a manner as I might do if I were personally present. A. B.

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For form of "ACKNOWLEDGMENT," see that title.
Power of Attorney-General Form.
Short, with power to revoke and substitute.
Know all men by these presents:

That I (name of principal), do by these presents appoint, constitute, and make (name of attorney) my lawful and true attorney, for me, and in my name, place, and stead to (state what).

That I do by these presents grant and give unto my said attorney full authority and power to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever necessary and requisite to be done in and about the premises, as I might or could do, if personally present, with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby confirming and ratifying all that my said attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

In testimony, etc. (as in the above forms).
For form of "ACKNOWLEDGMENT," see that title.
Power of Attorney-General Form.
Know all men by these presents:

That I, A. B., of county, in the State of have made, constituted, and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute and appoint A. Y., of county, in the State of, my true and lawful attorney in fact, for me, and in my name, place, and stead, to (here insert the power conferred or acts to be performed).

That I give unto my said attorney full power to do everything whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in the premises, as fully as he could if personally present, with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney shall lawfully do, or cause to be done, by virtue hereof.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set, etc. If the power be to convey, encumber, or otherwise affect real estate, then this clause should be the same as in the conveyance of the real property, which see.) For form of "ACKNOWLEDGMENT, see that title.

Power of Attorney-General Form. Know all men by these presents: That I name of principal), of — (place of residence of the principal), have by these presents constituted, made, and ordained, and in my place and stead substituted (name of attorney), to be my lawful, sufficient, and true attorney, for me, and in my name, place, and stead to (set forth the burpose or purposes for which the power is given).

That I hereby grant unto my said attorney full Authority and power in and about said premises: and to use all due course, means, and process of law for the complete, effectual, and full execution of the business above described; and for said premises to appear and me represent before any governors, judges, justices, and ministers of law whomsoever, in any court or courts of judicature, and there, on my behalf, defend and prosecute all actions, causes, matters and things whatsoever relating to the premises; and in all said premises make and execute all due acquittances, discharges, and releases.

That said attorney shall have full authority and power to accomplish, act, determine, do, finish, and transact all matters and things whatsoever relating to the premises, as amply, effectually, and fully, to all intents and purposes as I, his said constituent and principal, if present, might or ought, although said matters and things should require more special authority than is herein comprised and included.

That I hereby allow, ratify, and hold firm and valid all matters and things whatsoever my said attorney or his substitutes shall lawfully do or cause to be done in and about said premises, by virtue of these presents.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set, etc. (If the power is to convey, encumber, or otherwise affect real estate this clause [which includes the signature and seal of grantor, or principal, witnesses, etc etc.] should be the same in all essential respects as that of the deed, mortgage, etc.)

For form of "ACKNOWLEDGMENT," see that title. Power of Attorney-General Form. To several, jointly.

Know all men by these presents:

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That I, A. B., of, do by these presents make, constitute, and appoint A. T., O. R., and N. Y., jointly, my true and lawful attorneys, for me, and in my name, place, and stead (stating the purpose of the appointment). Power of Attorney-General Forın. To several, to act jointly or separately. Know all men by these presents: That I, A. B., (of the city of

-, county of and State of , do by these presents make, costitute, and appoint A. T., T. O., R. N., and N. Y., jointly, and each of them severally, my true and lawful attorney and attorneys, for me, and in my name, place, and stead to (state the purpose for which the appointment is made).

Power of Attorney-General Form. To two persons-joint and several-in case of ab sence, death, or refusal of either or both, then to another, etc.

Know all men by these presents:

That I (or we), A. B., of (and C. D., of —), do by these presents make, constitute, and appoint A. T. and T. Y. my (or our) true and lawful attorneys, and in case of the absence or death of either or both of them, or refusal of either or both of them to act by virtue hereof, then we hereby make, constitute, and appoint A. A., alone or together with him of them the said A. T. and T. Y., who shall be living and present, and will act as my (or our) attorney or attorneys by virtue of these presents, jointly or either of them severally, my (or our) true and lawful attorney or attorneys to (setting forth the purpose for which the appointment is made).

Power of Attorney-General Form. To three persons-joint and several-in case of absence, death, or refusal of either or both, then of another in his stead.

Know all men by these presents:

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That I (or we), A. B., of (and C. D., of ——), do by these presents make, constitute, and appoint A. T., O. R., and N. Y., my (or our) true and lawful attorney and attorneys, and in case of the absence or decease of said O. R. and N. Y., or either or both of them, or refusal of either or both of them to act as such, then, and not otherwise, I (or we) make, constitute, and appoint A. A. my (or our) true and lawful attorney, together with said A. T., in case of the absence or death of said O. R. and N. Y., or either of them, or refusal of either or both of them to act by virtue hereof; or together with said O. R. and N. Y. in case of absence or death of said A. T., or his refusal to act by virtue hereof, as the case may be, jointly, or any of them severally, to be my (or our) true and lawful attorney and attorneys (state the purpose of the appointment). Power of Attorney-Various clauses to be inserted in the general forms where applicable. TO ACKNOWledge ConveYANCES, ETC. to appear before any officer authorized by the laws of to take acknowledgments, etc., and acknowledge a deed (mortgage, or other instrument bearing date the day of, which I, the said A. B., signed (sealed, etc.) to be my own proper act and deed. Hereby ratifying, etc. To ACKNOWLEDGE SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE, ETC. to appear before the recorder (or register) of deeds for county clerk, etc.) and acknowledge and enter satisfaction of the sum of — dollars, principal, and dollars, interest upon (the margin of record No., page -, of a mortgage bearing date the -day of

from C. D. to A. B., of the following described premises (describing them). Provided, said sum of — dollars, principal, and dollars, interest, be paid in the man

ner and at the time in the condition of said mortgage mentioned.

TO APPOINT APPRAISER, ETC.

to choose, at the discretion of —, my at torney, a disinterested and discreet person, and a (freeholder or householder) of county, who shall be duly qualified, and faithfully and impartially appraise, together with two such discreet and impartial persons (of like qualifications), such (real or personal) property (as shall be shown them by for that purpose, or, as is comprised in the following schedule: viz. (describing it).

To ARBITRATE MATTERS, ETC.

to submit any and all matters in dispute elating to state what), or respecting the premises o arbitration or otherwise, with full power to make and substitute for the purposes aforesaid, and at his option, one or more attorneys.

Another.

That said attorney may submit any matter in dispute respecting the premises to arbitration or otherwise.

To ACCEPT, PAY FOR, AND SELL BANK STOCK. to accept all capital stock in the bank which I have already bought and contracted for, or shall hereafter buy or contract to buy, of any person or persons, upon the transfer thereof in the customary and legal manner, and thereupon to pay such sums of money or consideration for the purchase of the same as may be theretofore agreed upon; and to and for my own use, sell and transfer all or any of such stock as I shall from time to time direct: and also for my own use to receive the moneys and considerations which shall become due and payable by said sales and transfers, giving sufficient receipts and releases for the same.

TO CARRY ON BUSINESS GENERALLY.

to carry on and conduct the business of (state what), at , in, to buy and sell (state what), to receive and sell on commission (state what), to manufacture (state what), and to buy, sell, manufacture, and receive on commission all goods, wares, and merchandise appertaining to such business as he may deem proper, and to draw, execute, make, sign, seal, and deliver for me, and in my name, all bills, bonds, notes, conveyances and other instruments of writing whatsoever, as shall be necessary to the proper conducting of said business.

Another.

to take the general control and management of my affairs, business and property, at

in, to buy, sell, pledge, mortgage, execute, and enter into bonds, contracts, conveyances and encumbrances in behalf of the same; and in general to do and perform all other acts and things which he may consider useful and necessary, connected with my said affairs, business, property and interests.

Another.

to take charge of my business o. ——, at ; to purchase and sell, for cash or on credit, all such articles, goods, merchandise and wares as he shall deem proper, necessary and useful to said business; to sign, accept and indorse all notes, drafts and bills; to state accounts; to sue and prosecute, compromise, collect and settle all claims or demands due or to become due, now existing or hereafter to exist in my favor; to adjust and pay all claims or demands which now exist or may hercafter arise against me, either connected with said business or otherwise.

Another.

Know all inen by these presents:

That I, A. B., of -, merchant, do hereby constitute my two clerks, C. L. and R. S., of, my lawful and sufficient attorneys, jointly, for me, and in my name, to manage and transact all business, open all letters of correspondence and to answer the same; to draw, accept, make, indorse, and pay all bills of exchange and promissory notes; to receive and receipt for all moneys, to draw and sign ali orders, checks and drafts for money on the cashiers of banks, or any other bankers or persons where I shall deposit or keep money; to arrange, balance, and settle all books

and accounts, and generally do every act, matter and thing which the nature of said business shall require. Hereby ratifying whatever my said attorneys may lawfully do by virtue hereof.

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TO CARRY ON COMMISSION BUSINESS, ETC. to carry on, conduct, and transact, at the business of a general commission merchant, and more particularly the receiving and selling on commission all kinds of dry and wet groceries, together with all and every goods, wares and merchandise appertaining to said business, as my said attorney shall deem proper and necessary; to draw, make, execute, sign. seal, and deliver for me, and in my name, all bills, bonds, notes, conveyances, or other instruments in writing whatsoever, which shall be necessary to the proper carrying on, or conducting and transacting the business aforesaid; and to do and perform all and every act and deed in whatsoever name or nature, legally appertaining to the same; binding me as firmly and irrevocably by such deed or performance as if I were myself present, thereto consenting; hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue

hereof.

TO CARRY ON GENERAL MERCANTILE CONCERNS. With clauses separate.

to carry on, conduct, manage and transact the entire business concerns included in and pertaining to give the name and description of the business) at, in

For me, and in my name, to use and employ all such means, rights, remedies and usages as are best calculated for the safe and successful prosecution of said business, and to insure accessions, increase, and preservation of all property; the diligent collection and settlement of indebtedness, the most judicious purchases and largest sales therein, and for all and every other matter and thing belonging or pertaining to said business.

Acceptance. To accept any bill or bills of exchange, drafts or orders, make and execute any promissory note or notes, bonds, contracts, or other instruments of writing, in my name and on my account, to or for any amount which he may deem expedient, necessary and proper.

Accounts. To adjust and settle with all and every person, all accounts, demands and dues subsisting or to subsist between them and me, and to compound, arbitrate and agree to the same, in such manner as my said attorney shall deem best.

Actions. To appear, answer and defend; to commence, carry on, and prosecute any actions, suits or legal proceedings, for any cause or thing due or belonging, or to be demanded to, of, by or from me, concerning any chattels, debts, demands, duties, goods, merchandise, or matters whatsoever, due or owing to or by me, heretofore, now, or hereafter; to discontinue, or become nonsuit therein, and for cause to end, compromise, make composition or agreement in and concerning the same or any part thereof.

Collecting, etc. To ask, demand, sue for, levy, recover and receive all debts, duties, goods, chattels, rents, moneys and accounts whatsoever, due or hereafter to become due, owing, or belonging to me, on account of said business, or for or on any other account whatsoever, by any person of persons whomsoever, and upon receipt of the same, or any part thereof, to give acquittances discharges, receipts or releases for the same.

Another.

To ask, demand, recover and receive all and any sum or sums of money, debts, dues and merchandise or rights, credits and effects, due or belonging to, or which may at any time hereafter become due or payable unto me, from any person or persons whomsoever.

Compromise, etc. To compound and compromise. for any debts, dues or demands owing, or which may hereafter be owing to me, and to take less than the whole or otherwise to agree for the same, in such manner and on such terms as my said attorney in his discretion may deem proper, and for all or any of these purposes to make and

execute any releases, compromises, agreements, or contracts, by deed or otherwise, in his opinion necessary and expedient in the premises.

Debts.-to pay and discharge all debts and demands due and payable from me unto any person or persons whomsoever.

Drafts, etc.-to draw, accept, make and indorse all bills of exchange, checks, drafts, promissory notes, and agreements and contracts in writing, in my own name (or in the name of my said attorney), which he shall see proper for the carrying on of said business.

Infringements, etc.-to commence, carry on, institute and prosecute any proceeding, civil or criminal, for any infringement of my rights as proprietor of (state what), and for the punishment of any person or persons for the infringement of the same, or the imitating, counterfeiting, or selling as real, spurious imitations of said (state as above).

Insurance-to insure, or cause insurance to be obtained upon the goods, wares, merchandise of said concerns, or such parts thereof, and at such premiums, as he shall in his discretion deem prudent and necessary.

Leases.-to receive all rents, issues and profits of all my lands and tenements (or of the following premises), to wit (describing them), and from time to time to renew the leases thereof, not extending the same, however, beyond the day of

next.

Lands-to enter into and take possession of any lands or tenements, or other real estate to which I am or may be entitled, and recover possession thereof, and damages for any injury done thereto.

Purchase goods, etc.-to purchase all goods, wares, and merchandise for cash or upon credit, at such prices and to such amounts as he shall see proper, and the same to sell again on my account and for my benefit, for any prices what

soever.

Purchase real estate, etc.-to purchase any real estate on my account, in fee simple or otherwise, at any prices or any exchanges whatsoever, and for these purposes to receive, confirm, make and execute any deeds, conveyances, contracts, or other instruments whatsoever.

Sales of goods-to sell all or any part of said goods, wares and merchandise which may come to his possession or knowledge, on such credit prices or terms as he shall deem proper.

Sales of land, etc.-to sell, barter, exchange, or dispose of any real estate, to any person or persons, for any price and in any manner whatsosoever, and for these purposes to execute and acknowledge all deeds, conveyances and assurances,with general covenants of warranty against all persons or incumbrances, or any other cove nants whatsoever.

Settlement of accounts, etc.—to settle and adjust all (partnership) accounts and demands (and all other accounts and demands) now subsisting or which may hereafter subsist between me and any other person or persons whomsoever, and to submit and decide the same by and to arbitration, or otherwise.

Workmen, clerks, etc.-to engage, hire and employ all workmen, servants, clerks and assistance for the better and more effectually carrying on, conducting, managing and transacting said business, and to discharge such of said employees as he may deem proper and expedient.

Substitution. And I hereby give and grant unto my said attorney full power to substitute one or more attorney or attorneys under him, in or concerning the premises or any part thereof; hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever my said attorney or his substitutes shall do by virtue hereof in the premises.

Ratification. And whereas, said A. Y. has heretofore, as my attorney, exercised the powers aforesaid, or some of them, and has, as my attorney, executed divers agreements, bonds, con

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to ask, demand, sue for, collect and receive all and every such sum and sums of money, debts and demands whatsoever, as are now due and owing to me by and from (state whom), and in default of payment thereof to have, use and take all lawful ways, means and proceedings, in my name or otherwise, for the recovery thereof, by arrest, attachment, or otherwise, and to compound, compromise and agree for the same; and on payment thereof to give receipts or other sufficient discharges for the same; and to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever concerning the premises, as fully in every respect as I myself might or could do if I were personally present; and an attorney or attorneys under him for the purposes aforesaid to make, and at his pleasure to revoke; hereby ratifying and confirming all and whatsoever my said attorney or his substitutes, or either of them, shall lawfully do or cause to be done in and about the premises.

Another.

to ask, demand, sue for, recover and receive all such sum and sums of money, debts, goods, wares and other demands whatsoever, which is or shall be due, owing, payable and belonging to me, by any manner or means whatsoever, especially, etc. (stating what particular matters, etc., the attorney is required to attend to).

Giving and granting unto my said attorney, by these presents, my full, absolute and unqualified authority and power, in and about the premises; to have, take and use all lawful ways and means, in my name, for the purposes aforesaid; and upon the receipt of any such moneys, debts, goods, wares or demands, to give acquittances or other sufficient discharges therefore, under seal or otherwise, for me and in my name.

And generally all and every other act and acts, thing and things in law whatsoever, necessary to be done in and about the premises, for me and in my name to do, execute and perform as fully, generally and amply, to all intents and purposes, as I myself might or could do if personally present; and to make and constitute, and again at pleasure to revoke, one or more attorneys under him for the purposes aforesaid.

Hereby ratifying, allowing and holding firm and effectual all and whatsoever my said attorney or his substitutes, or either or any of them, shall lawfully do, in and about the premises, by virtue hereof.

TO COLLECT DEBTS FOR CORPORATIONS GENERALLY. to demand, recover and receive all and singular the sums of money now or which may here

after be or become due, payable and coming to us, or to our successors, by virtue of any accounts, agreements, bills of exchange, bonds, contracts, promissory notes, or other engagements in deed or in law, from any person or persons, corporation or corporations whatsoever.

Hereby giving and granting our said attorneys, or any two of them, whereof the said A. A. shall be one, full authority and power to institute and pursue unto final judgment and execution any processes or proceedings whatsoever which our said attorneys, or any two of them, whereof said A. A. shall be one, shall deem expedient, and in such processes or proceedings for us to appear, and us to represent, before any court or courts having jurisdiction, and therein to plead for us and enter into al: stipulations or other requisites requisite and necessary to the same; and at their discretion, or at the discretion of any two of them, whereof said A. A. shall be one, to submit to arbitration, or any compromise whatsoever, any matter in dispute; and as our deeds, and in our stead, to make, seal and deliver all necessary receipts, acquittances and releases. Hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever our said attorneys, or any two of them, whereof said A. A. shall be one, may lawfully do in the premises by virtue hereof.

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-to ask, demand, distrain for, collect and receive all such rents and arrears of rent as now are or may or shall hereafter grow due or owing to me from C. D. or E. F., of, or any or either of them (or from any person or persons), as tenants or occupants of any lands, tenements or hereditaments, belonging to or claimed by me, in the city (or town or county) of, in the State of or which may be due from, or payable by, any other person or persons whomsoever, as tenants, Occupants, or lesses or assignees, of any term or terms of such lands, tenements or hereditaments, o any of them, or any part thereof, and upon receipt of the same to give proper acquittances and sufficient discharge thereof.

TO CONFIRM ACTS OF ATTORNEY.

And whereas, said A. Y. has heretofore, as my attorney, exercised the powers aforesaid, or some of them, and has, as my attorney, executed divers agreements, bonds, bills of exchange, checks, contracts, conveyances, deeds, drafts, promissory notes, and other instruments and writings, and many other things in and about the premises, I du therefore accept, acquiesce in, confirm and ratify and make valid all and every matter and thing by said A. Y. as my attorney done and performed, at any and all times prior to the execution of these presents.

TO DELIVER POSSESSION OF LANDS. to enter into all those lands, tenements and hereditaments, situate in, in the State of and after such entry to deliver possession thereof unto C. D. or his legal representatives, or either of them, to his or their use, according to the form, tenor and effect of a certain deed bearing date the - - day of ——, by me to said C. D. executed.

And generally to do all and every act and thing whatsoever necessary to making quiet entry and giving peaceable possession as aforesaid. Hereby ratifying, etc.

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dollars, for one month's (quarter's, or year's, etc.) rent for the following described premises, situated in, in county, in the State of (describing them), due by the terms of a lease bearing date the day of, whereby said premises were let to said C. D. by said A. B. for a term of ——.

And in default of payment of said sum I give my said attorney full authority and power to enter into and take possession of said premises, to the intent that said lease, according to provisions therein contained, shall become void: and further to do and perform all things necessary and requisite to be done in and about the execution of these presents, according to the true intent and meaning thereof.

TO DRAW, INDORSE, AND NEGOTIATE BILLS OF EXCHANGE, ETC.

to draw and subscribe bills of exchange, singly and in sets (as circumstances require) upon (here insert the names of drawees or debtors), on account of moneys due from them to me for the sales of my goods (wares and merchandise), lately (sold by them for me, or) purchased by them of me, and in my name and behalf to negotiate and sell the same in the market for the largest sum which my said attorney can obtain therefor, and the proceeds thereof to receive and retain for my

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to enter into all lands, tenements, and hereditaments, situated in -, and, and which at any time heretofore was, or did, or does now appertain thereto, or did in his lifetime belong unto D. D., of, deceased, grandfather of me, the said A. D., in whose several or other tenures of occupation the same, or any of them now are, or heretofore have been, for me and in my name or right to claim, challenge, and demand as my lawful inheritance.

And further, for me and in my name, and as my right, to claim and demand all and every such lands, tenements, and hereditaments, remain. ders and reversions, lawfully or rightfully appertaining and belonging unto me through my brother, B. D., of, deceased.

And lastly, for me, in my name, in my right, and to my use, to make all and every such entry and entries, claim and claims, in or upon all and every, or any of the premises, as to my said attorney shall, at any time or times, seem convenient and expedient for the reducing, re-vesting, and settling unto me all such estates, possessions, reversions, and remainders as to me did or does lawfully belong.

Giving and granting, etc.

TO FIT OUT, FURNISH, AND Let Vessel.

to order E. F. to fit out the vessel, V. L., of of tons burthen, whereof we are part owners, and M. R. its master, for such a voyage to sea as our said attorney shall see fit; and we do hereby agree to pay, or allow out of the moneys in the hands of said M. R. our proportions of the charges of said vessel's outfit, according to our proportionate interests therein.

And we do hereby empower and order said M. R. to let said ship to freight for such a voyage as he shall deem proper and for our advantage and

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TO FILL UP BLANKS IN A WRITING, ETG. - as soon as conveniently may be (or on or before the day of -), to fill up blanks in (state the kind or character of the instrument) as follows: specifying particularly the lines or parts to be filled up and, if possible, the exact matter to be filled in) with the proper date when the same shall be executed, and sign (and seal) and deliver the same for me and in my name, to C. D. (his heirs and assigns forever).

(If it be an instrument affecting real estate, or one requiring acknowledgment, add the following); and afterwards to acknowledge said conveyance (or other instrument, naming it) as my free act and deed, before any officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments.

And generally, for me, and in my name, and as my act and deed, but to the use of said C. D., his heirs and assigns, to do all and every other act, matter, and thing which shall be necessary or requisite to the effectual execution and acknowledgment of said conveyance (or other instrument, naming it), in all respects and as fully to all intents and purposes as I myself might or could do if personally present; hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney may lawfully do in the premises by virtue hereof.

Provided, however, that these presents shall not be construed to annul or revoke any power of attorney by me at any time heretofore given, to any other person or persons whomsoever for any other purposes; and provided, further, that these presents shall not be construed to extend or appoint my said attorney for any other purpose whatsoever. To INSURE PROPERTY, ETC.

to effect insurance on the following described property, to wit (describing it), with the

Insurance Company, of, on such terms as my said attorney shall deem necessary o proper, and for this purpose to sign any application for the same, any representation of condition or value of said property, any articles of agreement, any notes, and other papers necessary for that purpose, and to cancel and surrender any policy which he may obtain, and upon such cancelling, or surrender, or expiration thereof, to receive any dividend, return premium or deposit, that may be due, and give receipts or discharges for the same.

TO LEASE LANDS.

to lease by writing all the following described real estate situated in — in the State of, or any part thereof which my said attorney shall see fit, and to such person and persons, and for such term and terms (not exceeding

), and with such reservations of rents, covenants, and conditions as my said attorney shall deem expedient; and in my name to execute (seal) and deliver said written leases to the lessee or lessees thereof, retaining duplicates of the same duly witnessed.

And I hereby do and at all times hereafter shall and will confirm and ratify all and every act and thing which my said attorney shall do in the premises in my name by virtue hereof.

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person or persons, and for such term or terms (not exceeding ), and at such rents (not less than

), payable at intervals of (not less than —), as shall seem most convenient to my interest, and with such covenants as my said attorney shall deem expedient (or with the usual covenants). And for me and in my name to execute, sign (seal), and deliver said written leases unto the parties to whom said premises shall be let, and counterparts thereof to receive.

Giving and granting to my said attorney full authority and power in the premises to do and execute all things in as ample a manner as I might do if personally present. Hereby ratifying, etc.

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TO MANAGE REAL PROPERTY. to exercise the general control an vision over the lands, tenements, and hereditaments belonging to me, and situated in county, in the State of—. To prevent, hinder, and forbid all trespassing and waste thereon: and at my cost and charges, and under the advice and counsel of my attorney, A. Y., of, to sue for, collect, compound, receive, and recover all damages which may accrue by reason of any trespasses or waste thereon, and for all debts, rents, and moneys due, owing, or that may be due or owing from the gains and profits which has or may hereafter arise from or out of said premises.

To MORTGAGE REAL PROPERTY. -to obtain for my use the sum of - dollars, at - per cent. interest per annum, for a te, m of and to secure the payment of the same to execute, sign (seal), and deliver a mortgage upon the following described premises, to wit (describ ing them), and to include in said mortgage the usual provisions for insurance, interest, taxes, and power of sale; and as collateral thereto to execute such promissory notes as may be agreed upon by my said attorney and the mortgagee. TO MAKE PARTITION.

to make partition with the other heirs of my late father, D. D., deceased, of his real (and personal) estate, and upon any partition or division thereof to accept and receive my share of the same), and to enter upon and take possession of any lands, tenements, and hereditaments which may be set apart as my portion of the same, and to enter into any agreement or covenant respecting my portion or share (and the portions or shares of the other heirs), as my said attorney shall deem reasonable and to my interest; and in my name and for my use to demand, sue for, and take possession of all and singular the property, real or personal, and all rights, credits, and effects withheld from me, to which I am entitled, and which I may lawfully claim from the heirs, executors, or administrators of my said father, or any other person or persons whomsoever.

TO PROSECUTE AND DEFEND SUITS.

to appear to, institute, prosecute, and defend all causes, real, personal, or mixed, and all and every action, suit, or proceeding, by, for, or against me; and in my name to plead to and pursue the same to final judgment and execution, with full power and in my name to execute all bonds, undertakings, agreements, stipulations, and every writing whatsoever necessary and requisite in the premises; with full power of substitution and revocation.

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