H. G. Ferris on behalf of , Certificate, , IL, 2 Apr. 1846, F. M. Higbee v. JS–A (Hancock Co., IL, Circuit Court 1844). Copied [ca. 2 Apr. 1846]; Hancock County Sheriff, Old Certificates of Purchase, Levy, and Redemption, pp. 241–242; handwriting of Melancton S. Carey; Hancock County Courthouse, Carthage, IL; microfilm at FHL.
Circuit Court. Judgment against May 23rd A D. 1844. Execution issued September 11st 1844 directed to the of Ills— and numbered 1651 which said execution was afterwards livied upon Lot (3) three Block nine (9) Wells addition to the City of , excepting fourteen feet by 16 lying in the North west corner of said lot and which said lot of ground was sold on the 15th. day of april 1845 to , for the satisfaction of said Execution & costs. Now Therefore <be it Known that> I, , Sheriff of , having received of — nine dollars & forty eight cents, in full for the redemption of the above described town Lot from [p. 241]