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No 808

Articles of Agreement made and concluded this 30 day of March, 1866, between Addam Jones, Elija Lewis, Henry Smith of Washington, County of Washington, State of Dist, party of the first part, and Edward Schreiber, of Lehigh, County of Allentown, State of Penna, party of the second part.

The said Addam Jones, and Henry Smith freed laborers, agree to enter the service of the said Edward Schreiber, as Farmers, and, also that they will faithfully and diligently apply themselves and perform the duties of   farmers, on the Premises of said Edward Schreiber, and answer all the reasonable requirements of the said Edward Schreiber, for, and during the space of 6 month, from the 30 day of   March, 1866; 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 Edward Schreiber, hereby agrees to employ them (the said freed laborers) for the term of 6 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:

Addams Jones 12$ twelve Dollars
Henry Smith 12$ twelve Dollars
Elija Lewis 10$ ten Dollars

in equal monthly payments; and the said Edward Schreiber, 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 Edward Schreiber 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 75 seventy five dollars, as fixed, agreed and liquidated damages.

If it shall be mutually desirable to annul 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 wherein such parties reside.

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

Edward Schreiber [L.S.]
Addam x Jones [L.S.]
Henry x Smith [L.S.]
Elija x Lewis [L.S.]
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SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED, IN PRESENCE OF
R D Beckley

Registered at Intelligence Office, the  30th day of March 1866.

J.V.W. Vandenburgh
Asst Local Superintendent.

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