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No. 852

Articles of Agreement made and concluded this 27th day of April, 1866, between Albert Johnson and William Snowden of Washington, County of Washington D. of C., party of the first part, and Jones Weiand, of Lehi, County of Allentown, State of Penna", party of the second part.

The said Albert Johnson and William Snowden, freed laborer, agree to enter the service of the said Jones Weiand, as Farmers, and, also that he will faithfully and diligently apply themselves and perform the duties of Farmer, on the Premises of said Jones Weiand, and answer all the reasonable requirements of the said Jones Weiand, for, and during the space of 6 months, from the 27th day of April, 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 [[cross out]] Albert Johnson [[cross out]] Jones Weiand, hereby agrees to employ them (the said freed laborer ) for the term of 6 months, as aforesaid, and to pay for   services the sum set opposite   respective names, per month — (one fourth of which shall be retained each month,) and all stoppages and arrearages promptly paid at the expiration of   respective terms of service, to wit:

Albert Johnson  (10$) Ten Dollars,
William Snowden (10$) Ten Dollars,

in equal monthly payments; and the said Jones Weiand, further agrees to furnish said freed laborer 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 Jones Weiand that in case he at any time fails to perform his part of this agreement, he will pay to the said laborer the full sum of Sixty 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.

  [L.S.]   Albert his X mark Johnson    [L.S.] 20
  [L.S.]   Wm  his X mark Snowden       [L.S.] 21
  

SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED,   Jones Weiand
IN PRESENCE OF                       by
J.V.W. Vandenburgh               Edwd" Schriber -

Registered at Intelligence Office, the 27th day of April 1866.

J.V.W. Vandenburgh
Asst Superintendent.

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