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No. 295

Articles of Agreement made and concluded this the 23 day of Oct, 1865 between James Edward and Charles Brady of Washington City, County of Washington, Dist State [[/strikethrough]] of Columbia, party of the first part and Charles S. Countee, of Aquasco P.O., County of Prince George, State of Maryland, party of the second part. 

The said James Edward and Charles Brady, free laborers, agree to enter the service of the said Charles S. Countee as Farm Hands, and, also, that they will faithfully and diligently apply themselves and perform the duties of Farm Hands, on the Premises, of said Charles S. Countee, and answer all the reasonable requirements of the said Charles S. Coutee, for, and during the space of 14 Months from the 23rd day of October 1865; and they further agree that their employer shall retain one-fourth their monthly wages until the expiration of their term of service. 

And the said Charles S. Countee, hereby agrees to employ them (the said freed laborers) for the term of 14 Months, as aforesaid, and to pay for their services the sum set opposite their respective names, per month-(one-fourth of which shall be retained each month,) and all stoppages and arrearages promptly paid at the expiration of their respective terms of service, to-wit: 

To James Edward $8 per Mo from the 1st of Nov to the 1st of April and $11 per Month from the 1st April to 1st of of Nov
Charles Brady the same as to James Edwards as expressed above

in equal monthly payments; and the said Charles S. Countee, further agrees to furnish said freed laborers above named, quarters, fuel, full substantial and healthy rations, and all necessary  medical attendance and supplies in case of sickness, in addition to the compensation above named, and that he will assist and encourage efforts for the education of the children of his employees.   And it is further agreed by the said Charles S. Countee, that in case he at any time fails to perform part of this agreement, he will pay to each of the said laborers the full sum of One ($100) Hundred dollars, as fixed, agreed and liquidated damages. 

In testimony whereof, they have herewith set their hands and seals, the day and year above written. 

SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED, IN PRESENCE OF 
W. F. Spurgin Supt R. F. and A. L. Dist Columbia 
1st Surgh 111th V.R.C.
John Hamner

Charles S. Countee {L. S}
      His
James X mark Edwards {L. S}
        His
Charles X Mark Brady {L. S} 

Registered at Washington City, the 23 day of October, 1865.

W. F. Spurgin Capt 
Superintendent. R. F. and A. L.
Dist of Columbia


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