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Washington D.C. Sept 19th 1865 Know all men by these presents that I Charles V. Hammond of MillersVille Anne Arundle County State of Maryland, held and firmly bound to the United States of America in the sum of 200$. two Hundred Dollars for the payment of which I bind myself my Heirs Executors and Administrators firmly by these presents in this Contract, that I am to furnish the person whose name is subjoined (Free Laborer) quarters, full substantial and healthy Rations, and all necessary Attendance and Supplies in Case of Sickness and the Amount set opposite His names per month monthly, "less" (25.) twenty five per cent until the termination of this term of service. This Contract to be broken only by mutual consent. At the termination of this Contract then the said (25 per cent) to be paid to the Employee in full - [[5 column table]] Names | Age | Rate per month - | Term of Service | Remarks Thornton Gaines | 45 | 10$ | Until 1 January 1866 | And if the parties agree to remain together longer then this Contract to remain in full force.----- Edward Temple | 16 | 8$ | One Year from 1 Jany 1866 | C. V. Hammond MillersVille Ann Arundle County Md I agree to work for Charles V. Hammond Esq of Town, County, and State aforesaid, for the term of service and Rate per month set opposite his Respective name Witness. J. V. W. Vandenburgh Chgr of Office } his No 401 Thornton X Gaines mark his No 402 Edward X Temple mark (his Guardian) (also agrees)