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Washington D. C. Sept. 7th 1865 Know all men by these presents that I James B. Smith of Prince George County 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 furnish the Person whose name is subjoined quarters full substantial and healthy Rations and the sum of Seven (7) dollars per month monthly during the continuation of this contract, also all necessary attendance [[?]] supplies in case of sickness, this Contract to be broken only by mutual consent. Percilla Jenkins. Aged. 36. Ys. $7$. month (2 months) I, Percilla Jenkins agree to work for Mr. James B. Smith of the County & State aforesaid for the period of (2) two months as per above Contract. Percilla her X Mark Jenkins No. 359 Witness J. V. W. Vandenburgh Chgr. of Freedmens Intelligence Office Bureau of Freedmen &c