Perkins v. Hadsell

In 1860, plaintiff in error gave the following instrument to Robert M. Stout:

“ These presents witness between William Perkins, of Cincinnati, O., and Robert M. Stout of Clarksburg, Indiana, that the said Perkins now extends to the said Stout the privilege of selecting from his lands in Mason county, Illinois, of the following nos: An 80 acre lot for a home for himself and family, W. of S. W. -£, 24; W. £, H. W. i, 25; H. E. ¿ of 26 ; S. E. 1, 15 ; T. 1, H. R., 6 W.

“ Should he, the said Stout, take either one of the 80’s first described, he is to pay to the said Perkins seven hundred and…