Mr. Justice FIELD stated the facts of the case, and delivered the opinion of the court, as follows:
It appears that in July, 1863, one Thomas S. Powell conveyed to the trustee the property in question, for the alleged consideration of four thousand dollars; and that subsequently, in 1867, buildings and other improvements were placed upon the property to the value of two thousand dollars. The deed recites that the consideration was paid by Mrs. Johnson, and declares...
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