| I, H. H. Edwards President of the Eastern
Texas Rail Road Company do hereby affirm that the Said Rail Road is
not subject to any lien or encumbrance of any kind, having priority
over or coming in conflict with the lien or mortgage to the State. |
| H. H. Edwards President of the Eastern Texas R. R. Co. |
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| Sworn to and subscribed to before me this the 14th day
of June AD 1861. |
| Witness John Dillard Clerk of the District Court of
Fort Bend County, Texas, and the Seal of said Court attached at office
in the Town of Richmond this the 14th day of June AD 1861. |
| John Dillard Clk |
| D. C. F. B. C. |
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