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When filled out this might read as follows : 



Received, St. Louis, Mo., March ist, tS8o, of Mr. John Doe, five ..undrei 

 dollars for a bay mare by Lancer, dam Lady, warranted five years old and under 

 six years, sound, free from vice, and quiet to ride or drive. 



BioHABD Bob. 



This, with snch careful examination as I have advised, ought 

 to insure any buyer against danger in case the seller is solvent. 



