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Washington D.C.
Oct 2nd 1865

Know all men by these presents that I, S. R. Bryant of Maryland Enu County State of Penna 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 their presents in this Contract. That I am 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 amounts set opposite their respective names per month, monthly, during the continuation of this Contract. Less 25 twenty fiver per cent which amount is to be retained until the termination of this term of service then to be paid the undirsgned Employees in full this Contract to be broken only by mutual Consent.

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| Names | Age | Rate | Term of Service | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|

| Anthony Harris | 27 | 20$| One Year |   

| John Frances | 30 | 20$ | One Year |   

| Overton Curtis | 25 | 20$ | One Year |   

| Edward Bermer | 24 | 20$ | One Year |   

| Stan Westerly | 21 | 20$ | One Year |   

S R Bryant

We the undersigned agree to work for Mr. S R Bryant of county & state above mentioned for  the time and rater per month set opposite our names as per the above contract.

Witness 
J. V. W. Vandenburgh  
Chge of Office
                            
Anthony his x mark Harris       
Edward his x mark Bonner
John his x mark Francis
Stan his x mark Westerly
Overton his x mark Curtis   

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