Josh. Smith to S[outh] 1/2 & N[orth] 1/2 of N 1/2 of L[ot] 2 B[lock] 125 of

This Indenture made, and entered into, this tenth day of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty-two between Joseph Smith and his wife, of the county of , and State of Illinois, of the one part, and of the county of and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth, that the said Joseph Smith and his wife, for and in consideration of the sum of nine hundred sixty three dollars, to them in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant, bargain, sell, convey, and confirm unto the said his heirs and assigns forever all that tract or parcel of land situate and being in the county of , in the State of Illinois, viz: the South half of Lot No two, Block one hundred twenty five, Also the North half of the North half of Lot No two Block one hundred twenty five, deducting 40 feet off from the East end of said North half of North half: said Lot being in the City of . Together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in anywise appertaining. To have and to hold the above described premises unto the said his heirs and assigns forever. And the said Joseph Smith and his wife, their heirs and assigns, the aforesaid premises, unto the said his heirs and assigns, against the claim or claims of all and every person whomsoever, do and will warrant and forever defend by these presents. In testimony whereof the said Joseph Smith and his wife of the first part, have hereunto set their hands and seals, the day and year above written [p. 182]