TO JOHN WONTPAY:
You are herby notified to quit the possession of the premises you now occupy to wit;

[Insert Description.]

on or before thirty days from the date of this notice.

Dated January 1, 1878.

Landlord.

[Reverse for Notice to Landlord.]

GENERAL FORM OF WILL FOR REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY.

I, Charles Mansfield, of the town of Bellevue, County of Jackson, State of Iowa, being aware of the uncertainty of life, and in failing health, but of sound mind and memory, do make and declare this to be my last will and testament, in manner following, towit:

First. I give, devise and bequeath unto my eldest son, Sidney H. Mansfield, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars of bank stock, now in the Third National Bank, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and the farm owned by myself, in the Township of Iowa, consisting of one hundred and sixty acres, with all the house, tenements and improvements thereunto belonging; to have and to hold unto my said son, his heirs and assigns, forever.

Second. I give, devise and bequeath to each of my two daughters, Anna Louise Mansfield and Ida Clara Mansfield, each Two Thousand dollars in bank stock in the Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio; and also, each one quarter section of land, owned by myself, situated in the Township of Fairfield, and recorded in my name in the Recorder's office, in county where such land is located. The north one hundred and sixty acres of said half section is devised to my eldest daughter, Anna Louise.

Third. I give, devise and bequeath to my son Frank Alfred Mansfield, five shares of railroad stock in the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, and my one hundred and sixty acres of land, and saw-mill thereon, situated in Manistee, Michigan, with all the improvements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, which said real estate is recorded in my name, in the county where situated.

Fourth. I give to my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, all my household furniture, goods, chattels and personal property, about my home, not hitherto disposed of, including Eight Thousand Dollars of bank stock in the Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, fifteen shares in the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, and the free and unrestricted use, possession and benefit of the home farm so long as she may live, in lieu of dower, to which she in entitled by law---said farm being my present place of residence.

Fifth. I bequeath to my invalid father, Elijah H. Mansfield the income from rents of my store building at 145 Jackson street

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Chicago, Illinois, during the term of his natural life. Said building and land therewith to revert to my said sons and daughters in equal proportion, upon the demise of my said father.

Sixth. It is also my will and desire that, at the death of my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, or at nay time when she may arrange to relinquish her life interest in the above mentioned homestead, the same may revert to my above named children,or to the lawful heirs of each.

And lastly. I nominate and appoint as the executors of this, my last will and testament, my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield and my eldest son, Sidney H. Mansfield.

I further direct that my debts and necessary funeral expenses shall be paid from moneys now on deposit in the Savings Bank of Bellevue, the residue of such moneys to revert to my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, for her use forever.

In witness whereof, I Charles Mansfield, to this my last will and testament, have hereunto set my hand and seal, this fourth day of April, eighteen hundren and seventy-two.

CHARLES MANSFIELD.

Signed and declared by Charles Mansfield, as and for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names hereunto as witness thereof.

PETER A. SCHENCK, Dubuque, Iowa.
FRANK E. DENT, Bellevue, Iowa.

CODICIL

Whereas I, Charles Mansfield, did, on the fourth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, make my last will and testament, I do now, by this writing, add this codicil to my said will, to be taken as a part thereof.

Whereas, by the dispensation of Providence, my daughter, Anna Louise, has deceased, November fifth, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, and whereas a son has been born to me, which son is now christened Richard Albert Mansfield, I give and bequeath unto him my gold watch, and all right, interest and title in lands and bank stock and chattels bequeathed to my deceased daughter, Anna Louise, in the body of this will.

In witness thereof, I hereunto placed my hand and seal, this tenth day of March, eighteen hundred and seventy-five.

CHARLES MANSFIELD.

Signed, sealed, published and declared to us by the testator, Charles Mansfield, as and for a codicil to be annexed to his last will and testament. And we, at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto, at the date hereof.

FRANK E. DENT, Bellevue, Iowa.
JOHN C. SHAY, Bellevue, Iowa.

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(Form No. 1)
SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE

STATE OF IOWA,}_ss.
            .....County,}

I,......, of the County of ....., State of Iowa, do hereby acknowledge that a certain Indenture of......., bearing date the ......day of.....,A.D., 18.., made and executed by.....and......his wife, to said......on the following described Real Estate, in the County of....., and State of Iowa, to-wit: (here insert description) and filed for record in the office of the Recorder of the County of......, and State of Iowa, on the......day of........, A.D. 18.., at.....o'clock .M.; and recorded in Book of.......Mortgage Records, on page....., is redeemed, paid off, satisfied and discharged in full.

........[SEAL]

STATE OF IOWA,}_ss.
            ....,County,}

Be it Remembered, That, on this.....day of......, A.D. 18.., before me the undersigned, a ....... in and for said county, personally appeared......,to me personally known to be the identical person who executed the above (satisfaction of mortgage) as grantor, and acknowledged........signature thereto be.....voluntary act and deed.

Witness my hand and.......seal, the day and year last above written.
.....................

ONE FORM OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That........, of..............County, and State of ...........,in consideration of............dollars, in hand paid by.........of.........County, and State of.......,do hereby sell and convey unto the said.......the following described premises, situated in the County of......,and State of......., to-wit:(here insert description) and....do hereby covenant with the......that.....lawfully seized of said premises, that they are free from incumbrance, that.....have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; and....do hereby covenant to warrant and defend the same against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. To be void upon condition that the said........shall pay the full amount of principal and interest at the time therein specified, of.....certain promissory note for the sum of......dollars.

One note for $......, due....., 18.., with interest annually at....per cent.
One note for $......., due......., 18.., with interest annually at....per cent.
One note for $....., due........., 18.., with interest annually at....per cent.

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One note for $....., due....., 18.., with interest annually at ...per cent.

And the said Mortgagor agrees to pay all taxes that may be levied upon the above described premises. It is also agreed by the Mortgagor that if it becomes necessary to foreclose this mortgage, a reasonable amount shall be allowed as an attorney's fee for foreclosing. And the said......hereby relinquishes all her right of dower and homestead in and to the above described premises.

Signed the.....day of......, A.d. 18...

...........
...........

[Acknowledge as in Form No. 1.]

SECOND FORM OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE.

THIS INDENTURE, made and executed......by and between.....of the county of ....and State of...., part of the first part, and ....... of the county ....State of ..... party of the second part, Witnesseth, that the said part of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of ..... dollars, paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, have granted and sold, and do by these presents, grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm, unto the said party of the second part, .....heirs and assigns forever, the certain tract or parcel of real estate situated in the county of.......and State of......., described as follows, to-wit:

(Here insert description.)

the said part of the first part represent to and covenant with the part of the second part, that he have good right to sell and convey said premises, that they are free from encumbrance and that he will warrant and defend them against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever, and do expressly hereby release all rights of dower in and to said premises, and relinquish and convey all rights of homestead therein.

This Instrument is made, executed and delivered upon the following conditions, to-wit:

First, Said first part agree to pay said......or order.......

Second. Said first part further agree as is stipulated in said note, that if he shall fail to pay any of said interest when due, it shall bear interest at the rate of ten per cent. per annum, from the time the same becomes due, and this mortgage shall stand as security for the same.

Third. Said first part further agree that he will pay all taxes and assessments levied upon said real estate before they become delinquent, and if not paid the holder of this mortgage may declare the whole sum of money herein secured due and collectible at once, or he may elect to pay such taxes or assessments, and be

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entitled to interest on the same at the rate of ten per cent. per annum, and this mortgage shall stand as security for the amount so paid.

Fourth. Said first part further agree that if he fail to pay any of said money, either principal or interest, within .....days after the same becomes due, or fail to conform or comply with any of the foregoing conditions or agreements, the whole sum herein secured shall become due and payable at once, and this mortgage may thereupon be foreclosed immediately for the whole of said money, interest and costs.

Fifth. Said first part further agree that in the event of the nonpayment of either principal, interest or taxes when due, and upon the filing if a bill of foreclosure of this mortgage, and attorney's fee of .....dollars shall become due and payable, and shall be by the court taxed, and this mortgage shall stand as security therefor, and the same shall be included in the decree of foreclosure and shall be made by the Sheriff on general or special execution with the other money, interest and costs, and the contract embodied in this mortgage and the note described herein, shall in all respects be governed, constructed and adjudged by the laws of......, where the same is made. The foregoing conditions being performed, this conveyance to be void, otherwise in full force and virtue.

..................
.................

[Acknowledge as in form No. 1.]

FORM OF LEASE

THIS ARTICLE OF AGREEMENT, Made and entered into on this ......day of .....,A.D. 187., by and between............., of the county of........, and State of Iowa, of the first part, and.........., of the county of .........., and State of Iowa, of the second part, witnesseth, that the said party of the first part has this day leased unto the party of the second part the following described premises, to-wit:

Here insert Description

for the term of ........from and after the......day of...........,A.D. 187., at the .........(rent) of ..........dollars, to be paid as follows, to-wit:

Here insert Terms.

And it is further agreed that if any rent shall be due and unpaid, or if default be made in any of the covenants herein contained, it shall then be lawful for the said party of the first part to re-enter the said premises, or to destrain for such rent; or he may recover possession thereof, by action of forcible entry and

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detainer, notwithstanding the provision of Section 3,612 of the Code of 1873; or he may use any or all of said remedies.

And the said part of the second part agrees to pay to the part of the first part the rent as above stated, except when said premises are untenantable by reason of fire, or from any other cause than the carelessness of the party of the second part, or persons ........family, or in .........employ, or by superior force and inevitable necessity. And the said party of the second part covenants that .... will use the said premises as a ....., and for no other purpose whatever; and that .......especially will not use said premises, or permit the same to be used, for any unlawful business or purpose whatever; that ..... will not sell, assign, underlet or relinquish said premises without the written consent of the lessor, under penalty of a forfeiture of all...rights under this lease, at the election of the party of the first part; and that .... will use all due care and diligence in guarding said property, with the buildings, gates, fences, trees, vines, shrubbery, etc., from damage by fire, and the depredations of animals; that ... will keep buildings, gates, fences, etc., in as good repair as they now are, or may at any time be placed by the lessor, damages by superior force, inevitable necessity, or fire from any other cause than from the carelessness of the lessee, or person of ... family, or in .... employ, excepted; and that at the expiration of this lease,or upon a breach by said lessee of any of the said covenants herein contained, .... will, without further notice of any kind, quit and surrender the possession and occupancy of said premises in as good condition as reasonable use, natural wear and decay thereof will permit, damages by fire as aforesaid, superior force, or inevitable necessity, only excepted.

In witness whereof, the said parties have subscribed their names on the date first above written.

In presence of
...................

........................

FORM OF NOTE

$......

......... .., 18...,

On or before the.....day of......., 18..., for value received, I promise to pay...........or order,............dollars, with interest from date until paid, at ten per cent. per annum, payable annually, at......... Unpaid interest shall bear interest at ten per cent. per annum. On failure to pay interest within.......days after due, the whole sum, principal and interest shall become due at once.

.......................

CHATTEL MORTGAGE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That.........of............County, and State of.......in consideration of ..........dollars, in hand

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paid by......of........County and State of.....do hereby sell and convey unto the said..........the following described personal property, now in the possession of............in the County.........and State of......., to wit:

Here insert Description

And.....do hereby warrant the title of said property, and that it is free from any incumbrance or lien. the only right or interest retained by grantor in and to said property being the right of redemption as herein provided. This conveyance to be void upon condition that the said grantor shall pay to said grantee, or his assigns, the full amount of principal and interest at the time therein specified, of.....certain promissory notes of even date herewith, for the sum of......dollars,
One note for $...., due.......,18..,with interest annually at....per cent.
One note for $...., due.......,18..,with interest annually at....per cent.
One note for $...., due.......,18..,with interest annually at....per cent.
One note for $...., due.......,18..,with interest annually at....per cent.

the grantor to pay all taxes on said property, and if at any time any part or portion of said notes should be due and unpaid, said grantee may proceed by sale or foreclosure, to collect and pay himself the unpaid balance of said notes, whether due or not, the grantor to pay all necessary expenses of such foreclosure, including $......Attorney's fees, and whatever remains after paying off said notes and expense, to be paid over to said grantor.

Signed the......day of........, 18...

[Acknowledged as in form No. 1]          ............

WARRANTY DEED

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT: That.........of..........County, and State of.........., in consideration of the sum of.........Dollars, in hand paid by.......of.......County and State of......., do hereby sell and convey unto the said.......and to......heirs and assigns, the following described premises, situated in the County of........, State of Iowa, to-wit:

Here insert Description

And i do hereby covenant with the said.........that.....lawfully seized in fee simple, of said premises, that they are free from incumbrance; that....ha good right and lawful authority to sell the same, and....do hereby covenant to warrant and defend the said premises and appurtenances thereto belonging, against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever; and the said.......hereby relinquishes all her right of dower and homestead in and to the above described premises.

Signed the....day of........,A.D. 18...

IN PRESENCE OF
....................

...........................

[Acknowledged as in form No. 1]

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QUIT CLAIM DEED

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That ......... of ........County, State of........, in consideration of the sum of ..... dollars to....... in hand paid by ......., of.......County, State of......., the receipt whereof ... do hereby acknowledge, have bargained, sold and quit-claimed, and by these presents do bargain, sell and quit-claim unto the said .... and to .. heirs and assigns forever, all .... right, title, interest, estate, claim and demand, both at law and in equity, and as well in possession as in expectancy, of, in and to the following described premises, to wit: [here insert description] with all singular the hereditaments and appertenancees thereto belonging.

Signed this......day of.......,A.D., 18...
SIGNED IN PRESENCE OF

.............		.............
...............		...............

Bond for Deed

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