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[[5 CENTS INTER.REVENUE CERTIFICATE stamp affixed to page]]

No 1026

Articles of Agreement, made and concluded this 23rd day of November, 1866, between George Braxton and Harriet his wife of Washington D.C.,County of Washington, State of District of Columbia, party of the first part, and [?], of Hamford, County of [?], State of   [?], party of the second part.

The said Braxton and Wife freed laborer, agree to enter the service of the said [?] as [?] and cook, and, also that they will faithfully and diligently apply [?] and perform the duties of [?] and cook, on the Premises of said [?], and answer all the reasonable requirements of the said [?], for, and during the space of 6 months, from the 25th day of November, 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 [?], hereby agrees to employ them (the said freed laborer ) for the term of 6 months, 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:

George Braxton      (18.$) Eighteen Dollars
Harriet Braxton      (6.$)  Six Dollars

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 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 One Hundred   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. George Braxton
  L.S.
  L.S. Harriet Braxton
  L.S.
  L.S.
  L.S.
  L.S.
  L.S.

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

Registered at Intelligence Office, the 21st day of November 1866.

J V W Vandenburgh
Asst Superintendent

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Transcription Notes:
the things marked [?] are words I could not transcribe