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Washington D.C. August 22d 1865 Know, all men by these presents that I Dr R H Thompson of the County of Carroll State of Maryland held, and firmly bound to the United States of America in the sum of two hundred 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 substance 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, only by mutual consent this contract to be broken. [[5 Columned Table]] No | Name | Age | Rate of pay per month | Term of Service. --- | --- | --- | --- | --- 206 | Solomon Neil | 29 | $10— | One Year 207 | Fred' Douglass | 19 | $5— | One Year No of Application 120. R H Thompson We the undersigned agree to labor for Mr. [[?]] Dr. R. H. Thompson of the County of Carroll State of Maryland for the period set opposite our respective names in accordance with the above contract Solomon his mark X Neil Fred' his mark X Douglass Witness J.V.W. Vandenburgh Chge of Intelligence Office Bureau of Freedmen &c Registered at this Office August 22d 1865
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Chge abbreviation of Chargé (short for chargé d'affaires)? -- Beth