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Washington D.C.
September 16th 1865

Know all men by these presents that I, John Orem of Howard County State of Maryland held and firmly bound to the United States of America in the sum of (200$.) two 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 Quarters, full, substantial, and healthy Rations, with all necessary attendance in case of sickness and supplies. Also the amount of pay per month monthly during the continuation of this Contract.  And it is Expressly understood that (25) twenty five per cent of said wages are to be retained by said (John Orem) until the termination of the said term of Invoice then to be paid in full.  This Contract to be broken only by mutual consent.

5 Column Table

|Names|Age|Term of service|Rate|Remarks

Nelson Wells|39|One Year|120$|at 10$ per month, (as above)|
|Patsie Wells|26|One Year| ~~~~ | Quarters only ~~|
|Eliza Wells|6 mo|One Year| ~~~~ | Quarters only ~~|

John Orem
P.O. Glennell How'd Co Md

I agree to work for John Orem, as per above contract one year - 

} No 394 Nelson X his mark Wells
} "  395 Wife  ~
} "  396 Child ~

No 394 Nelson his X mark Wells
No 395 Wife -
No 396 Child-


Witness
J.V.W. Vandenburgh
Agt of Intelligence Office