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No. 445. Articles of Agreement made and concluded this 18th day of december, 1865, between Henry Grant of Wash City, County of Washington, State of Dist of Columbia, party of the first part and Micheal Ertter, of Rockville, County of Montgomery, State of Maryland, party of the second part. The said Henry Grant, free laborers, agree to enter the service of the said Micheal, Ertter, as Teamsters, and, also, that they will faithfully and diligently apply themselves and perform the duties of Teamsters, on the Premises, of said Micheal Ertter, and answer all the reasonable requirements of the said Micheal Ertter, for, and during the space of one month or longer, from the 16th day of December, 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 Micheal Ertter, hereby agrees to employ them (the said freed laborers) for the term of one Month, 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 Henry Grant $8.00 in equal monthly payments; and the said Micheal Ertter, 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 Micheal Ertter, that in case he at any time fails to perform his part of this agreement, he will pay to the said laborers the full sum of One Hundred dollars, as fixed, agreed and liquidated damages. In testimony whereof, they have herewith set their hands and seals, the day and year first above written. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED, IN PRESENCE OF J V W Vandenburgh, Chg of Intelligence Office Michael Ertter {L.S.} Henry his X mark Grant {L.S.} Registered at Office of Local Supt D.C., the 18th day of December, 1865. Capt and Local Superintendent, Dist of Columbia (DUPLICATE.)