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Washington D.C. Sept 16th, 1868 Know all men by the presents that I Edward Hurburt of Prince George County State of Maryland, held and firmly bound to the United States of America in the amm of $2 two hundred dollars for the payment of which I bind myself my [?] and executors & administrators family by their presents in this Contract that I am to furnish the persons whose name are [?] (for Labors) Quarters full [?] and healthy Rations and all necessary attendance and supplies in case of sickness and the amount set opposite our [?] [?] per mouth monthly; less 25 per [?] which amount is to be retained until the termination of this contract by said employer (Edward Hurburt,) this to be paid in full. This contract to be broken only by mutual consent, Names Ages Rate per Issue of Service Remarks mouth Ariel Harrod 30 12$ One year As per above contract Clarisa Harrod 33 [?] One year As per above contract Edward Hurburt We agree to work for Edward Hurburt Esq for the term of one year and as per conditions of the above contract. Witness Ariel his mark Harrod [?] Clarisa her mark Harrod