Drawn v. Cherry

This suit is instituted by plaintiff as third holder of the following note :

“ $500. Bayou Sara, May 31st, 1856.

“ Twelve months after date, I promise to pay James H. Muse, or order, five hundred dollars ; this note is given in consideration, that said Muse will assist in the prosecution of the State of Louisiana v. James R. and Leon D. Marks, and attend to the same, until brought to a final conclusion. Said note bears interest at the rate of eight per cent, per annum after due until paid.

(Signed) “ Wh. P. Cherry.

(Endorsed) “ James IT. Muse, D. P. Hardee.”

There was judgment for plaintiff, and…