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Washington D.C. 
August 1865

Know all men by these presents that I John Stone of the County of Washington D.C. [[strikethrough]State of[[/strikethrough]] --------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 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 only by mutual consent this contract to be broken.

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| No | Name | Age | Rate of Pay Per [[strikethrough]]month[[/strikethrough]] | Rate of Pay Per | Term of Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | $ | Cts | |
| 214 | John Blackwell | 30 | 100 | 00 | $100.  for one year. |
| 215 | Mary Blackwell | 20 | 50 | 00 | $50 for one year. |

  
No. of Application 126
John Stone

We the undersigned agree to labor for Mr. John Stone of the County of Washington [[strikethrough]] State of [[/strikethrough]] "D.C." for the period set opposite our respective names in accordance with the above contract.

John his mark X Blackwell.
Mary her mark X Blackwell.

Witness J.V.W. Vandenburgh
Chgr of Freedmans Intelligence Office
Bureau of Freedman &c

Registered at this office
23d August 1865

Transcription Notes:
Modified table and included all information on table. Included words previously listed as "illegible"