The instrument's own words
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Know all men by these presents That I Beriah
L. Kenyon of North Kingstown R.D. Mortgagee named
in a certain Mortgage deed given by James H. Mattoon
to Beriah L. Kenyon and recorded in Charlestown R.D.
in Mortgage Book No 11 at page 516 to 518 for and in
consideration of the sum of three hundred and 85/100 dolls
to me paid by Ruth B. Mattoon of Charlestown R.D.
the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby
assign, transfer and set over unto the said Ruth B.
Mattoon the said mortgage Deed, the note and claim
thereby secured, and all my right title and interest in
and to the premises therein described
To have and to hold the same to her the said Ruth B.
B. Mattoon her heirs and assigns to them and their
use, benefit and behalf forever, subject nevertheless to
the conditions therein contained and to redemption
according to laws, and I hereby substitute and appoint
the said Ruth B. Mattoon her heirs and assigns to
be the attorneys of the said James H. Mattoon with
all the rights and powers possessed by me by
virtue of said mortgage
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this 12th day of September A.D. 1889
In presence of
J Herbert Gardner Beriah L. Kenyon L.S.
State of Rhode Island
Washington ss
In North Kingstown this 12th day
of September A.D. 1889, Beriah L. Kenyon personally
appeared and acknowledged the foregoing transfer by
him signed to be his free and voluntary act
and deed.
Before me
J Herbert Gardner
Senator - General
Assembly 1889
Received for record Sept 14th 1889 at 6 oclock P.M.
and recorded by George own Cross Town Clerk