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Washington D.C. 
Sept 25th  1865

Know all men by these presents that I, Owen Cecil - of 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 persons whose names are subjoined (free Labors) Granters, full substantial and healthy Rations and all necessary attendance and supplies in Case of Sickness. And the amount per month monthly, (less (25) twenty five per Cent) which said amt is to be retained until the termination of the term of service.-- Then to be paid in full. This Contract to be broken only by mutual consent.

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Name | Age | Rate per month | Term of Service | Remarks 

Geo [[strikethrough]] Smith [[/strikethrough]] Seddles | 31 | 15$ | one month | And if the 1st mentioned (5) men remain longer to receive 125$ per year subject to the above contract -----

John Macon | 21 | 15$ |one month |  And if the 1st mentioned (5) men remain longer to receive 125$ per year subject to the above contract 

Sol' Key | 23 | 15$ | one month | And if the 1st mentioned (5) men remain longer to receive 125$ per year subject to the above contract

John Mason | 41 | 15$ | one month | And if the 1st mentioned (5) men remain longer to receive 125$ per year subject to the above contract
[[strikethrough]] John Harris [[/strikethrough]] Harper Milton | 24 | 15$ | one month | And if the 1st mentioned (5) men remain longer to receive 125$ per year subject to the above contract

Edward Wilson | 18 | 120$ per year | one year | And if the 1st mentioned (5) men remain longer to receive 125$ per year subject to the above contract

James Cary | 25 | 100$ per year | one year - |And if the 1st mentioned (5) men remain longer to receive 125$ per year subject to the above contract                                                            

Owen,, Cecil
 
We the undersigned agree to work for Mr. Owen Cecil of County & State above mentioned for the period set opposite our Respective names for the mentioned wages.

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Edward his x mark Wilson | John his x mark Mason | Harper his x mark Milton
Sol' his x mark Key | John his x mark Mason |
James his x mark Cary | Geo his x mark Selldles |