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War Department, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, Washington, Aug 17, 1865. Know all men by these presents that I William Eden of the County of Carroll State of Maryland held and firmly bound to the United States of America in the sum of Two hundred ($200) dollars for the payment of which I bind myself my heirs Executors and Administrators firmly by these presents, in this contract: that I am to furnish the persons whose names are subjoined (Freed laborers) Quarters, full substantial and healthy rations, all necessary medical attendance and supplies in case of sickness and the amount set opposite their respective names per month during the continuation of this Contract. This Contract to be broken only by mutual consent and to Commence on the 18th day of August 1865 [[6 Columned Table]] | No. | Names | Age |Rate of Pay per Month | Term of Service | Register No. | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | George Farrow | 20 | $10. | One Year | 196 | | 2 | Allen Perry | 26 | $12 |One Year | 197 | | 3 | John Perry | 16 | $4 | One Year | 198 | No. of applications 113 Wm. Eden We the undersigned agree to labor for Mr William Eden of the County of Carroll State of Maryland for the period set opposite our respective names in accordance with the above contract George Farrow X His mark Allen Perry X His mark Witness I. V. W. Vandenburgh Chg of Intelligence Office Registered at this Office 17th Aug 1865