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Washington D.C.

October 3d 1865

Know all men by these presents that I, K.F. Crisp Baltimore City,  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 their presents in this contract. . that I am to furnish the persons whose names are subjoined (free Labors) quarters full substantial and healthy rations, and all necessary attention in case of sickness and all necessary supplies. Also the amount set opposite their respective names per month monthly less (25) twenty five per cent which amount is to be retained until the termination of this contract then to be paid in full to the undersigned Employees. This Contract to be broken only by mutual consent, the transportation to paid by the party (said Employer) free of charge to Employees.

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Westly Hogans|19|12$-|one month}|and if they remain longer than this contract to remain in full forever
James Clow [[Dow?]]|26|12$-|one month}| and if they remain longer than this contract to remain in full forever

R. F. Crisp

We the mentioned agree to work for R.F. Crisp as above. for the time and amt set opposite our names and subject to the above contract.

Westly his x mark Hogans
James his x mark Clow 

Witness
JWV Vandenburgh
Chge of Office

Transcription Notes:
I could not decipher the first name before the surname Hogans. The name looked to me to be "Westly".