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No. 857

Articles of Agreement made and concluded this 27th day of April, 1866, between William Henry Dean of Washington City, County of Washington, of Dist. of Columbia, party of the first part, and John S. Davis, of Woostock, County of Howard, State of Maryland, party of the second part.

The said William Henry Dean, freed laborer, agree to enter the service of the said John S. Davis as Farmer, and, also, that he will faithfully and diligently apply themselves and perform the duties of Farmer, on the Premises of said John S. Davis , and answer all the reasonable requirements of the said John S. Davis, for, and during the space of 7 months, from the 28th 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 John S. Davis, hereby agrees to employ (the said freed laborer ) for the term of 7 months, as aforesaid, and to pay for the services the sum set opposite his 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:

William Henry Dean  $8.00 (Eight Dollars)

in equal monthly payments; and the said John S. Davis, 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 also, that he will make no charge for liquor furnished his employees. And it is further agreed by the said John S. Davis 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 56 fifty six  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.]  William Henry   his X mark  Dean   [L.S.] 21
  

SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED,  John S. Davis
IN PRESENCE OF
R.D. Beckley

Registered at Intelligence Office, the 28th day of April 1866.

J.V.W. Vandenburgh
Asst Superintendent.

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