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Washington D.C. Oct. 2nd 1865 Know all men by these presents that I, Julian J. Mason of King's County, Va held and firmly bound to the United States of America in the sum of (200$) two Hundred dollars for the payment of which I bind myself, my heirs, Executors, and Administrator firmly by these presents in this Contract. That I am to furnish the persons whose names are subjoined (free Labors) quarters full substantial and healthy ration. And all necessary attendance and supplies in case of sickness and the amount set opposite their respective names per month, monthly during the Continuation of this contract. Less (25) twenty five per cent which amount is to be retained until the termination of this time of service, then to be paid in full to the undersigned Employees. This contract to be broken only by mutual consent. [[5 columned table]] |Names|Age|Rate|Terms of service|Remarks| |---|---|---|---|---| | Major Barry | 30 | 10$ | One Year from | 1st of Jan 1866 | | Bedford Covington | 19 | 10$ | One year from 1st of Jan 1866 | | Aaron Price | 33 | 10$ | until 1 Jany/66 | -- | | Ann Jones | 24 | 5$ | one year | | | Wm Speller | 27 | 10$ | one year | [[end columned table]] Julian J. Mason King George C. H. Va. We the undersigned agree to work for Julian J. Mason of King Co Va for the time and rate of pay set opposite our respective names subject to the above contract. his William X Speller mark his Major X Bray mark his Aaron X Price mark his Bedford X Covington mark her Ann X Jones mark Witness JVW Vandenburgh Chg of Office
Transcription Notes:
One potential correction in row 3 of the table at the bottom.
The date trasncribed as "until 1 Jany/66" may be "until 1 July /66"