Pearse v. Welborn

This is an action by the appellees, as indorsees of the payee, upon the following instrument: “ $ 1,000. Mt. Vernon, Ind., May 2d, 1868.

Two years after date, we, the undersigned, worshipful master and wardens of Mt. Vernon Lodge, No. 163, F. 8c A. M., and trustees of said lodge, for its use, promise to pay to the order of Martha A. McDaniel the sum of one thousand dollars for value received, with ten per cent, interest from date, payable semi-annually, without relief from valuation or appraisement laws.

[signed.] “John Conyngton, W. M.

“ S. H. Pearse, S. W.

“ Edward Brown, J. W.

“ G. W. Thomas,…