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War Department Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands Washington, August 23rd, 1865. Know all men by these presents that I, Henry A'rsquith----- of the County of Ann Arundle State of Maryland ---- held and firmly bound to the United States of America in the sum of two (2) 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 (for Laborers) Quarters, Full, substantial, and healthy rations, and all necessary [strikethrough] medical [strikethrough] 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. [Table] Register No"| Names|Age|Rate|Term of Service 218|Hardy Wise|18|8.00\Seventeen(17) months 219|Nat Hill|16|6.50|Seventeen (17 months No of Application 129 Henry A'squith We the undersigned agree to Labor for Henry A'squith of the County of Ann Arundle State of Maryland for the Period set opposite our respective names in accordance with the above contract. Hardy his x mark Wise Nat his x mark Hill Writers J.W.W. Auduburghs Chgr of Freedmans Intelligence Office Registred at this Office } August-23rd 1865