Martin v. Donovan

Merrick, O. J.

“ Petitioner, the administrator of Denis T. Donovan, sues the defendant, the latter’s widow, on two promissory notes, of which the following are copies :

“$2,750 CO. New Orleans, June 8th, 1857.

“ Twelve months after date, I promise to pay to the order of myself, two thousand seven hundred and fifty 60-100 dollars, value received.

“ Due 8-11 June, 1858.

“ Lydia Wright.

“ Endorsed : Lydia Wright.”

“$3,276 00. New Orleans, July 31st, 1857.

“ Eighteen months after date, I promise to pay to the order of myself, three thousand two hundred and seventy-six 00-100 dollars, value received

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