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deducted from her wages  

The said David Bethune agreeing to furnish the said freed woman and family with comfortable quarters. three pairs of shoes, their food, the production of a piece of ground allotted to her for the purpose of raising a crop for herself & two weeks to furnish themselves with clothing.

[[signature]] David Bethune [[/signature]]
Nelly ^[[X her mark]] McPherson

Done in the presence of     Angus Bethune
William ^[[X his mark]] Bethune