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Washington D. C. 
September 12th. 1865

Know all men by these presents that I Nickl. Harding of the County of Howard State of Maryland, held and firmly bound to the United States of America in the sum of (200.$) two Hundred 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) full substantial, and healthy Rations, Quarters, and all necessary attendance and supplies in case of sickness, and the amounts set opposite their respective names, per month, monthly, during the continuation of this Contract, this Contract to be broken only by mutual consent.

Thornton Jackson, 26 yrs. One Year. at (9) Nine dollars per Month

Nichas Harding
Clarksville Howd. Co Ind.

I agree to work for Nichs. Harding of Howard County State of Maryland, for the Period set opposite my name in accordance & to the above contract.o

Thornton his X mark Jackson

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