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William H Davis 12$  John W. Williams 12$  Mercium Y Brooks 12$
John Kimball 12$  Robert Franklin 12$  Robert Hopkins 12$
Jacob Scott 12$  Kinsey Shetton 12$  Phillip Henry 12$
Alexander Smith 12  Elick Cawkins 5$ Charles Collin 12$
Robert Rollins 12  Page Wrighs 12$  Martin Haley 12$
John Rollins 12$  Jarus Shorter 12$ Henry Warren 12$
William Hodges 12$  John Chapman 12$ Minor Robertson 12$
William Harrison 12$  Benj Jackson 12$ Geo' Bowling 12$
Henry Jo Johnson 12$  Reubin Wilson 12$
Pervson Sauderson 12$  John Thurlkin 10$


in equal monthly payments; and the said G. W. Gifford, 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 G. W. Gifford that in case he at any time fails to perform his part of this agreement, he will pay to each the said laborers the full sum of one hundred dollars, as fixed, agreed and liquidated damages.

If it shall be mutually desirable to annual this contract before the expiration of the term agreed upon, it shall be done only in the presence and with the concurrence of such officer of the Freedman's bureau, (or other authority)as may have immediate jurisdiction in this matter in the district where in such parties reside.

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

Martin his X mark Henry (L.S.) Henry his X mark Warren (L.S.) Minor his X mark Robertson (L.S.)

Stephen his X mark Williams (L.S.) Henry Joe his X mark Jackson (L.S.)  John his X mark Thurlkin (L.S.)

Bueker his X mark Richmond (L.S.) John W. his X mark Williams (L.S.) Geo his X mark Martin (L.S.)

Robert his X mark Benkins (L.S.)  Robert his mark Franklin (L.S.)  Benj his X mark Franklin (L.S.)

Thomas his X mark Brown (L.S.)  Pervson his mark Sanderson (L.S.)  Parm his X mark Wilson (L.S.)

William his X mark Davis (L.S.)  Herbert his mark Jackson (L.S.)  Andrew his X mark Jackson (L.S.)

John his X mark Emball (L.S.) Kinsey his X mark Shelton (L.S.)  William his X mark Terry (L.S.) 

Jacob his X mark Scott (L.S.) Elick his X mark Cawkins (L.S.)   Churchill his X mark Crow (L.S.)

Alexander his X mark Smith (L.S.)  Pags his X mark Wrights (L.S.)  Thomas his X mark Rugette (L.S.)

Robert his X mark Rollins (L.S.)  James his X mark Shorter (L.S.)  William J. his X mark Brooks (L.S.)

John his X mark Rollins (L.S.)  John his X mark Chapman (L.S.)   Robert his X mark Hopkins (L.S.)

William his X mark Hodges (L.S.)  Benj his X mark Jackson (L.S.)   Phillip his X mark Henry (L.S.)

William his X mark Narrison (L.S.)  Rubin his X mark Wilson (L.S.)  Charles his X mark Colton (L.S.)

Samuel his X mark Johnson [L.S.]  Geo his X mark Bowling [L.S.]
Joseph his X mark Wittel [L.S.]  Andrew his X mark Jackson [L.S.]
Aaron his X mark Rodgers [L.S.]  Geo his X mark Sheppard [L.S.]
John his X mark Robertson [L.S.]  John his X mark Johnson [L.S.]

SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED,
IN PRESENCE OF 
J.W. Vandenburgh
Registered at [[?]] office, the 20th day of March 1866

[DUPLICATE]  G.W. Gifford                               Superintendent 

J.W. Vandenburgh 
Asst Local Superintendent
Bureau R.F. & A.S.