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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$, two Hundred dollars for the payment of which I bind myself, my heirs executors and administrators firmly by their presents in this Contract. That I am to furnish the persons whose names are subjoined (free Laborers) quarters full substantial and healthy rations, and all necessary attendance and supplies in case of sickness, and the amounts set opposite their respective names per month, monthly, during the continuation of this Contract. Less 25 twenty fiver per cent which amount is to be retained until the termination of this term of service then to be paid the undirsgned Employees in full this Contract to be broken only by mutual Consent. [[5 column table]] | Names | Age | Rate | Term of Service | Remarks | |---|---|---|---|---| | Anthony Harris | 27 | 20$| 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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