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Washington D.C. Sept 28th 1865 Know all men by these presents that I, James Bryan to the County of Dorchester State of Maryland, held and firmly bound to the United States of America in the sum of (200$.) two hundred dollars. for the payment of which I bind myself, my heirs, executors and administrators firmly by those present in this contract. That I aim to furnish the persons whose names are subjoined (free laborers) quarters. Full substantial and healthy rations and all necessary attendance. And supplies in case of sickness. And the amount per month, monthly, less (25) twenty five percent which amount is to be retained by the employer until the termination of the contract then to be paid in full to the below mentioned employees. This contract to be broken only by mutual consent. [4 col table] Name | age| Rate per month | Terms of Service | Remarks | Page Lomax | 40 | 10$ | (3) three months | And this contract to remain in full force if the parties agree to remain another year from 1868| Sena Lomax | 40 | 5$ | (3) three months | And this contract to remain in full force if the parties agree to remain another year from 1868| Margaret Lomax | 13 | Quarters & Rations |(3) three months | And this contract to remain in full force if the parties agree to remain another year from 1868| James Bryan We the undersigned agree to work for Mr. James Bryan of County of Dorchester State of Maryland for the time set opposite our names and the Rate per Month subject to the conditions of the above contract. Page his x mark Lomax Sena her x mark Lomax