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Lumpkin...Georgia...Feb. 27, 1918

On April 15, 1918 after date I promise to pay T.H. Whimpy (marked out) ?(first name) Tate, the sum of Twinty five Dolers to Be maid April 13, 1918.  The balance pad May 15, 1918.

Gray Mair a bout 12 years old, Mama Malley Kn. as the sisah Jarrad Mair this day purchased from him, the title of said property remaining in the said T.H. Whimpy[marked out] W.H.C. Tate until the same is fully paid for.  It is expressly understood that said poperty is sold by the said T.H.Whimpy[marked out] W.H.C. Tate and accepted by the undersigned without warranty whatsoever except as to title and the right of the said T.H. Whimpy[marked out] to sell and in case of death thereof.  I agree to sustain the loss.  And waive especially homestead and exemption therein and generally in all other property now owned and hereafter aquired by ? This note to bear interest at eight per cent per annum, the same to be computed from date.

In witness whereof have here set hand and seal.
J.A. Anderson (his signature)

Attest:
C.M.Head N.P.

This appears to be a promissory note by J.A. Anderson for property purchased from T.H. Wimpy.  The note was apparently then transferred to W.H.C. Tate. -- (Dan Pierce)

Transcribed and submitted by Iris Thompson Fry