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[Virginia] [Mathews County]
DS. S. E(lliott). Richardson. Mathews County,
Virginia. April 3, 1867.
Deed of Trust. Between S. Elliott Richardson of the
first part, Baker P. Lee of the second part and Thomas C. Basshor & Co. of
the third part… The said S. Elliott Richardson is indebted to the said Thomas
C. Basshor & Co…$736.76 with interest, promissory note and further $72.69
due by open account…
Lists equipment as security for debt.
2 horses, 3 mules, 2 threshing machines, 1 reaping
machine, 8 plows, 4 sets of plow harnesses, 14 head of horned cattle, 2
wagons, and one 4 wheel passenger carriage arranged to carry 4 passengers.
Due date Oct. 3, 1867
Signed “S. E. Richardson”
Counter Signed by Mathews County Clerk of Court
“Shepard G. Miller” Fee & tax paid, recorded & examined.
Two “Fifty Cents / United States Internal Revenue”
stamps affixed. 1 Mortgage, 1 Original Process.
Historical
Note:
Samuel
Elliott Richardson (1818-1898) was in the 61st
Regiment, Virginia Militia, C.S.A.
Baker
Perkins Lee (1799-1867) (Civil War Losses - Three
of Baker Perkins Lee's slaves were the first escaped slaves to be called
“Contraband” of War.”)
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