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to be deducted from his wages, the said David Bethune agreeing to furnish the said laborer with comfortable quarters, one pair of shoes, his food the production of a piece of ground allotted to him for the purpose of raising a crop for himself and two weeks to furnish himself with clothing

[[signature]] David Bethune [[/signature]]
Columbus ^[[his X mark]] Bethune

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

David Bethune and Nelly McPherson (col.)
December 1, 1865