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 That we, as principal, and  as securities, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Missouri, in the just and full sum of  hundred Dollars, lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seats, and dated this  day  A. D. 186.

The condition of the above Obligation is such, that whereas, the said has applied to the Board of County Commissioners of St. Louis County for, and obtained a license to reside in the State of Missouri, during good behavior during  residence in the State of Missouri, then this obligation to be void, else of full force and virtue.