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War Department, 
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands,
Washington, August 17th, 1865

Know all men by these presents that I, Edwin M. Shippley of the county of Carroll state of Maryland held and firmly bound to the United States of America in the sum of two (200) hundred dollars. for the 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. 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. This contract to be broken only by mutual consent.

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Register No | Names | Age | Rate per Month | Term of Service|

|199 | Waddy Wortham | 19 | $10.~ | One Year ~~
|200 | Anthony Nanly | 19 | $10.~ | One Year 

No of application 112.        Edwin M. Shipley

We the undersigned agree to Labor for Mr Edwin M Shippley of the County of Carroll State of Maryland for the period set opposite our respective names in accordance with the above Contract.

Waddy his x mark Wortham
Anthony his x mark Nanly

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

Registered at this Office }
August 17th 1865          }