Certificate of Oath of Arbitrators. STATE OF JUNINOIS, } SS. I, Amos S. Waterman, a justice of the peace of said county, do certify that E. F., G. H., and J. K., named as arbitrators in the foregoing arbitration bond, before proceeding to hear any testimony in the cause therein mentioned, made oath that they would faithfully and fairly hear, examine and determine the cause according to the principles of equity and justice, and make a just and true award to said court according to the best of their understanding. Given under my hand and seal this tenth day of June, A. D. 1855. AMOS S. WATERMAN. [SEAL.] Award of Arbitrators. We, the subscribers, arbitrators appointed by submission, (or "rule of court, or "arbitration bond,") hereunto annexed, having notified and met the parties, and heard their several allegations, proofs and arguments, and duly considered the same, do award and determine that the within named A. B. shall recover of the within named C. D., the sum of dollars, and that the same shall be in full of all matters within referred to us. E. F. G. H. J. K. Notice to the adverse party before Judgment is entered upon an award in the Circuit Court. To A. B.: Sir-I send you herewith a copy of the award made the first day of July, A. D. 1855, by E. F., G. H. and J. K., of the county of Lake, and State of Illinois, on a reference to them of all disputes and controversies existing between us prior to the first day of June, A. D. 1855, by our submission of that date; and I hereby notify you to appear on the first day of the next term of the Lake county circuit court, to be holden at Waukegan, within and for said Lake county, at the court house, on the second Monday of October next, and show cause, if you can, why judgment should not then and there be entered by said circuit court against you on the said award, agreeably to the tenor and effect thereof. July 1, 1855. C. D. III. AGREEMENTS. General Form of Agreement. THIS AGREEMENT, made this twenty-fourth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, between A. B., of the town of Waukegan, and State of Illinois, of the first part, and C. D., of the village of Hainesville in said county and State, of the second part Witnesseth, that the said A. B., in consideration of the covenants on the part of the party of the second part hereinafter contained, doth covenant and agree to and with the said C. D., that (here insert the agreement on the part of A. B.) And the said C. D., in consideration of the covenants on the part of the party of the first part, doth covenant and agree to, and with the said A. B., that (here insert the agreement on the part of C. D.) In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and seals, the day and year first above written. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of L. M. Agreement to Sell Land. ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT, made and entered into the tenth day of June, A. D. 1855, between A. B. of, &c., of the first part, and C. D. of, &c., of the second part, witnesseth : That the said party of the first part, in consideration of the covenants and agreements hereinafter contained on the part of the said party of the second part, agrees to sell unto the said party of the second part, all that piece or parcel of land bounded and described as follows: (here describe the premises) for the sum of eight hundred dollars, in manner following, to wit: three hundred dollars on the execution of these presents, two hundred and fifty dollars on the tenth day of December next, and the remaining sum of two hundred and fifty dollars on the tenth day of June, A. D. 1856, with the lawful interest from this date on each payment at the time of making the same; and to pay all taxes assessed on said premises during the continuance of this contract. And the said party of the first part also agrees that on receiving the said sum of eight hundred dollars at the time, and in the manner above mentioned, he will execute and deliver to the said party of the second part, at his own proper cost and expense, a good and sufficient deed, for the conveying and assuring to him, the said party of the second part, the fee simple of said premises, free from all incumbrances, which deed shall contain a general warranty and the usual full covenants. And it is understood that the stipulations aforesaid are to apply to, and to bind the heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns of the respective parties, and that the party of the second part is to have immediate possession of the premises. In witness whereof, the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. CONTRACT FOR BUILDING, made this first day of June, A. D. 1855, by and between A. B. of Waukegan, in the county of Lake and State of Illinois, of the first part, and C. D., of the City of Chicago, in the county of Cook, and State aforesaid, of the second part, witnesseth : That the said party of the second part covenants and agrees to and with the said party of the first part, to make, erect, build and finish, in a good, substantial and workmanlike manner, a three story brick dwelling house, on the lot of land situated (here insert description of lot), agreeably to the draft, plan, and explanation hereto annexed, of good and substantial materials, by the first day of January next. And the said party of the first part, covenants and agrees to pay unto the said party of the second part for the same, the sum of two thousand dollars, as follows: the sum of one thousand dollars when the building is enclosed and the roof put on, and the remaining one thousand dollars when the building is completed. And for the true and faithful performance of all and every of the covenants and agreements above mentioned, the parties to these presents covenant and agree, each with the other, that the sum of one thousand dollars as fixed, settled and liquidated damages, shall be paid to the other by the failing party. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and seals the day and year first above written. Agreement for the Delivery of Wheat, or other article. THIS AGREEMENT, made the first day of June, A. D. 1855, by and between A. B., of Avon, in the county of Lake, and State of Illinois, of the first part, and C. D. of Waukegan, in the county and State aforesaid, witnesseth: That the said party of the first part has this day sold unto the said party of the second part, two thousand bushels of good, merchantable wheat; and in consideration thereof, as well as of the sum of five hundred dollars, to the said party of the first part in hand paid, and of the agreement of the said party of the second part, hereinafter expressed on his part, hereby agrees that he will deliver, free of all charge and expense to the said party of the second part, said quantity of wheat to the said party of the second part, at his warehouse, in said Waukegan, within twenty days from date, in good order and condition. And the said party of the second part, in consideration of the agreements of the said party of the first part, on his part hereby agrees to pay to the said party of the first part, on the delivery of the wheat as aforesaid, whatever balance may be due him for the same, estimating said wheat at one dollar per bushel. Witness our hands the day and year first above written. In presence of J. M. } A. B. C. D. IV. ASSIGNMENTS. General form of Assignment by Indorsement. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I, the within named A. B., in consideration of five hundred dollars, to me paid by C. D., have assigned to the said C. D., and his assigns, all my interest in the within written instrument, and every clause, article, or thing therein contained; and I constitute the said C. D. my attorney, in my name, but to his own use, to take all legal measures which may be necessary for the complete recovery and enjoyment of the assigned premises, with power of substitution. Witness my hand and seal, this first day of July, A. D. 1855. A. B. [SEAL.] A shorter form of Assignment. FOR VALUE RECEIVED, I do hereby transfer, assign, and set over unto C. D., and his assigns, all my right, title, and interest, in and to the within written instrument. Witness my hand and seal, this first day of July, A. D. 1855. A. B. [SEAL.] Assignment of Bond by Indorsement. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I, the within named A. B. in consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars, to me paid by C. D. of Waukegan, in the county of Lake, and State of Illinois, at or before the ensealing of these presents, (the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged,) have granted, bargained, sold, assigned, transferred, and set over, and by these presents, do grant, bargain, sell, assign, transfer, and set over unto the said C. D., his executors, administrators, and assigns, the within bond, and the sum of three hundred dollars, mentioned in the condition thereof, together with all interest due and to become due on the same, and all my right, title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever of, in and to the same. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this first day of July, A. D. 1855. A. B. [SEAL.] Conditional Assignment of a Bond to convey Real Estate by Indorsement. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I, the within named A. B., in consideration of one dollar, to me paid by C. D., have granted, bargained, sold, assigned, transferred, and set over, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, assign, transfer, and set over unto the said C. D., his executors, administrators, and assigns, the within written bond, and all my right, title, and interest, in and to the same. This assignment, however, is subject to this condition, to wit: if the said A. B. shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid to the said C. D., or his assigns, a certain promissory note for one hundred dollars, dated June 1, 1855, signed by the said A. B., and payable to the said C. D., or order, in six months after date, then this assignment is to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. In witness whereof, I, the said A. B., have hereunto set my hand and seal, this first day of June, A. D. 1855. A. B. [SEAL] |