Freeman v. Matlock

This was a suit by tbe appellants, against the appellee, on a promissory note, of which the following is a copy:

“ Connersville, Ind., March 29th, 1865.

“Eor the purpose of providing means to aid in the construction of the Junction Railroad, and in consideration thereof, I promise to pay, on the arrival of the first train of cars on said road at Rushville, Rush county, Ind., to the order of said Junction Railroad Company, at the bank of the State of Indiana, branch at Rushville, the sum of three hundred dollars, without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. If said road is not completed…