Skip to main content
Open
Main navigation
Home
Projects
Themes
African American History
American Experience
Art & Design
Civil War Era
Freedmen's Bureau
Mysteries of the Universe
Women's History
Museums and Archives
Archives of American Art
Freedmen's Bureau
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Search
About
Tips
Blog
Smithsonian Digital Volunteers: Transcription Center
Sign up
Log in
Transcribe page 7 of 322
This transcription is completed and pending approval.
Switch to vertical layout
Switch to horizontal layout
Go to previous page
Return to project home
Go to next page
Page #
Go
Download PDF for NMAAHC-007677363_00024 (project ID 38268)
Post NMAAHC-007677363_00024 (project ID 38268) to Facebook
Tweet NMAAHC-007677363_00024 (project ID 38268)
Instructions
Transcription
This Indenture made and entered into, this the 11th day of February 1866, between B.B. Eskridge of the county of Crittenden, State of Arkansas, of the first part, and certain below named Freedmen, of the second part. Witnesseth, that the parties of the second part, agree and bind themselves, to labour upon the plantation of said Eskridge, until 1st day Jan 1867. That they will be faithful in the performance of any labour, that may be required of them by said Eskridge or his agent, and obey all reasonable orders for the below named considerations to wit. That said Eskridge binds himself and his heirs, to give Each Freedmen a prorata in the one half, nett proceeds of the cotton crop. It is understood that not over 2 acres of corn per hand. That he will furnish quarters, fuel and pay Doctors Bills - Said Freedmen to pay for all personal supplies, at cash price. Said Eskridge to furnish on his own account Teams, farming implements & [[strikethrough]]feed[[/strikethrough]] forage. The issue of Rations not to exceed 3 1/2 lbs of Pork or Bacon, 1 pint of molasses, and 1 peck of meal per week. It is further understood, that all lost time shall be Deducted, according to the prorata of each in proceeds of crop. When it becomes necessary to discharge, any of the below named Freedmen, by reason of bad behaviour or indolence, he or she, shall be paid at the rates of $15 per month for men, and $11 for women. In witness whereof, we have hereto affixed our signatures this the day of Feb 1867. B. B. Eskridge Approved Jno. A. Staley Capt 3d U.S.C.A.H'y. Supt R.F. & A.L. Witness:- J G Whitcomb Pampey his X mark Johnson Emuel his X mark Challrill Jack his X mark Village Jackson his X mark Williams John his X mark Thompson
Notes on Transcribing this page (optional)
In the original document, the fifth transcribed sentence appears inside of the fourth transcribed sentence. An insertion mark appears after the fourth transcribed sentence (the sentence ending in, “...cotton crop.”) that appears to indicate where that nested sentence should be placed. This is why it appears as the fifth sentence in the transcription.
This section can be used to communicate any questions or concerns to Smithsonian staff, as well as other volunteers, about this transcription. Do not use to transcribe extraneous notes made by collector or other institutions.
Math question
1 + 15 =
Solve this simple math problem and enter the result. E.g. for 1+3, enter 4.
Inactivity Warning
We will release your lock in
5:00
.
Click here if you are still working on this page.