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No.850

Articles of Agreement, made and concluded this 27th  day of   , 1866 , between   of   , County of   , State of   , party of the first part, and   , of   , County of   , State of   , party of the second part.

The said   freed laborer, agree to enter the service of the said   , and, also that he will faithfully and diligently apply   and perform the duties of   , on the Premises of said   , and answer all the reasonable requirements of the said   , for, and during the space of   , from the   day of   , 1866; and   further agree that   employer shall retain one-fourth   monthly wages until the expiration of   term of service.

And the said   , hereby agrees to employ   (the said freed laborer ) for the term of   , 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:



in equal monthly payments; and the said   , 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   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   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.

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SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED, IN PRESENCE OF
J.V.W. Vandenburgh

Registered at Intelligence Office, the   day of   186 .

J.V.W. Vandenburgh
Asst Superintendent.

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