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to such points as are indicated for sheep in pas- 

 ture it should tell where the cattle are running. 



All encumbrances upon the title to the animals, 

 including possible liens, should be stated in the 

 warranty which the bill of sale is. If an animal 

 has a name, as of a horse, it should be given. 



196. Bill of SaJe. The following is a conven- 

 ient form for a bill of sale : 



Know all men by these presents that I, , 



of , in the county of , and 



state of , in consideration of 



dollars to me paid by , of , 



in the county of , state of , 



the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do 

 hereby grant, sell, transfer and deliver unto the 



said the following animals, namely : . . . 



, to have and to hold, all and 



singular of such described animals to the said 



, and his executors, administrators, 



and assigns, to their own use and behoof forever. 



And I hereby covenant with the grantee that I 

 am the lawful owner of the said animals ; that they 

 are free from encumbrance except as herein 



stated ; that I have good right to sell 



the same as aforesaid ; and that I will warrant and 

 defend the same as against the lawful claims and 

 demands of all persons. 



In witness whereof I, the said , here- 

 unto set my hand and seal, this, the day 



of , 19. . . ., in the of , 



county of , and state of 



(Signed) 



