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Washington D.C
August 26th 1865

Know all men by these presents that I William A. Webb of the County of Howard 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 (free laborers) quarters full substantial and health rations, and, all necessary attendance and supplies in case of sickness.  And the amounts set opposite their respective names per month.  During the continuation of this contract.  This contract to be broken only by mutual consent.

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Register No | Names | Age | Rate Per Month | Remarks |
            |       |     |    $   |  cts  |         |
221 | William Christian | 35 | 10 | 00 | One Year
222 | Kate Christian | 28 | 4 | 00 | One Year
223 | Susan Christian | 9 |---|---|Board & Quarters
[strikethrough] 224 | William B. Christian | 6mo. |---|---|Board & Quarters [strikethrough]

No. of Application 131
Wm. A. Webb

We the undersigned agree to work for Wm. A. Webb of Howard County State of Maryland for the period set our respective names in accordance with the above contract

William [his x mark] Christian
Kate [his x mark] Christian

Witness
J.V.W. Vandenburgh
Chg of Freedmans Intelligence Office
Bureau of Freedmen &c