Know all men be these Presents, That we Augustus Dillin (Dillon) and John R. Tarlton are held and firmly bound unto "The Commonwealth of Kentucky," in the penal sum of Fifty pounds, current money, for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors or administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these Presents: Sealed with our seals, and dated the 14th day of February 1844.

The condition of the above obligation is such, That whereas, a marriage to be had and solemnized between the said Augustus Dillin (Dillon) and Ellen Hill.  Now if there be no legal cause to obstruct the same, then the above obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue.

Attest   Ritchie

Augustus (X) Dillin (Dillon)    seal

John R. Tarleton