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Washington, D.C. August 26th, 1865 Know all men by these presents that; C.E. Blackwell of Middlesex county state of New Jersey. Held and firmly bound to the United States of America in the sum of two hundred dollars for the payment of which I find 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 healthy rations. And all necessary attendance in case of sickness. And the amounts pd opposite their respective names, per month during the continuation of this contract: this contract to be broken only by mutual consent (Transportation free) to N.J. ~~~~~~~ [[table follows]] Register no | Names | Age | Rate per Month ($.Cts) | Sum of Service [N/A] | Peter Jackson | 30 | $10.00 | two months - [N/A] | Armsted Comovy | 20 | $10.00 | two months - [N/A] | Harry Hill | 23 | $10.00 | two months - No. of application 145 C. E. Blackwell We the undersigned agree to work for C.E. Blackwell of Middlesex County state of New Jersey for the period set opposite our respective names in accordance with the above contract. Peter Jackson, his mark Armested Comovy, his mark Henry Hill, his mark Witness J. V. W. Vandersburgh Chge of Intelligence Office Bureau of Freedmen +c Registered at this Office} 26th day of August, 1865 }