This section is from the book "Elementary Banking", by John Franklin Ebersole. Also available from Amazon: Elementary Banking.
A bill of sale is a paper which conveys an interest or right in personal property from one party to another. No special form is necessary; the only thing necessary is to show that one party has intended to transfer his property to the other party. The last form is very brief, but answers every purpose and is binding. The usual (but more formal) form of a bill of sale is as follows:
Minneapolis, Minn., June 14, 1922.
I have this day sold to James Allen, one Ford automobile, one Indian motorcycle, and one Winton automobile.
George Stewart.
Know all Men by these presents, That I, George Stewart of Minneapolis, County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota, in consideration of Three Thousand Dollars, to me paid by James Allen, of the same place, have bargained and sold to James Allen, the following goods and chattels, to wit: one Ford automobile, one Indian motorcycle, and one Winton automobile.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 14th day of June, A. D. 1922. Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of ......................[Seal]
 
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