The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas a marriage is shortly intended to be solemnized between the above bound Michael AILSTOCK ????? bachelor and Margaret Cosward widow, both free persons of colour of Augusta county, if therefore, there shall be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.

Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of}

Harry I. TAPP                                             Michael (his X mark) AILSTOCK {Seal}

                                                                          J. CHURCHMAN {Seal}