Received a mule, Alasan, marked in this way [the brand is imitated
here] which is claimed by Moses Morrison of the Colorado, Said
mule is also claimed by G. B. Trizzine in behalf of Sylvestre Poissot
an inhabitant of Bayou Pierre Now be it known that I receive
said mule in deposit untill it is legally decided by the Competant
tribunal who is the legal owner, and I obligate myself to hold the
said mule or fifty Dollars in money subject to the Judgement of
the tribunal that finally decides the case. It is also understood that
in case said mule dies a natural death I will be exonerated from the
above responsibility on producing the piece of skin with the mark
to the Alcalde who has jurisdiction of the case.
Bexar July 28,1823
[Stephen F. Austin.]
This dispute was tryed on the 28 of July before Dn. Miguel
Arciniega Judge and Erasmo Seguin and Jose Antonio Navarro
referrees who decided that security should be given for the
forthcoming of the mule or $50 in money when the case was finally
decided and should remain in the hands of S. F. Austin in deposit,
and that the parties should exhibit their testimony in writing as soon
as possible.
[Endorsed:] Bond given for Morrison's mule.