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State of North Carolina Robeson County [?] ye all it may concern that I the said Marmaduke Howell and Henry a freed slave hath entered into agreement with each other. I the said Marmaduke Howell of the first part, I promise to give Henry half of the Peas that grows on a certain piece of ground, I also give the said Henry one bushel of Corn, one pair of shoes leather; one shirt one pair of every day pants and the said Henry is to work with the said Marmaduke Howell three days in every week until the first day of January next given under my hand & seal. This Sept 21st 1865 Witness M.Howell Henry a freed slave of the second part, I the said Henry as to myself I am fully satisfied of the above bargain and agreement with the said Marmaduke Howell I will be obedient during the time I stay with the said Marmaduke Howell, given under my hand and seal this Sept 21st 1865 Henry his ^mark Hill Approved James Sinclair Agt, of Bureau