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Washington D.C.
September 13th" 1865

Know all men by these presents that I Joshua H. Shipley of County of Carroll State of Maryland; held and firmly bound to the United States of America, in the sum of Two Hundred (200$) 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, quarters, and full, substantial, healthy rations, and all necessary attendance and supplies in case of sickness excepting medical attendance and the amounts pd opposite their respective names per Year, monthly.  And it is expressly understood that (25) twenty five per cent of said wages are to be retained until the termination of this Contract when said 25 per cent shall be paid to said parties in full.  All transportation from the City of Washington to the residence of said Joshua H. Shipley, to be paid by said (J.H. Shipley) free of cost or expense to said freed parties - this Contract to be broken only by mutual consent.

| 5 columns | Name | Age | Rate of pay per year | Term of service | Remarks

| Bristo Chuks | 58 | Seventy dollars | One | to be paid as above Contract
| Sophia Chuks | 45 | Fifty dollars   | One | do
| Amelia Chuks | 14 | Forty dollars   | One | do
| Catherine Chuks| 8| Quarters & rations|One| ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
| Meda Chuks   |  4 | Quarters & rations|One| ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


Joshua H. Shipley

We the undersigned agree to work for Mr. Joshua Shipley of Maryotts ville Carroll County Maryland for the terms and conditions specified in the above Contract.
Bristo X his mark Chuks
Sophia X her mark Chuks
Amelia X her mark Chuks

Witness
J.W.M. Vanderburgh