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Know all Men by these Presents, That we Elisha Bell Theodore. L. Collin all of Dickson County and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee, United States of America in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars, for the payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this 6th day of February 1866. The condition of this obligation is such, that whereas [[crossed out]] The County Court [[/crossed out]] A.P. Nicks, Supt of Dickson County, Tennessee, have this day bound to said Elish Bell an orphan child named Wiley Bell aged 15 years, until he shall arrive at the age of 21 years. Now, if the said Elisha Bell does well and truly comply with the contract entered into with said Court in behalf of said orphan child, and he shall faithfully and honestly discharged all his duties to said child during the term aforesaid, then this obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. Witness our hands and seals the day and date above written. 

Witness
R.A. Nicks

E. Bell {SEAL.}
T. L. Collin {SEAL.}
C {SEAL.}
Approved Feby 6th 1866
A. P. Nicks Supt
for Dickson City

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