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Articles of Agreement between J.D. Nixon and Freedmen in his employ entered into June 1st, 1865 The within named Freedmen formerly belonging to J.D. Nixon,hereby pledge themselves to labor faithfully for for said J.D. Nixon on his plantation in Jasper Co. Miss or elsewhere, until the 25th December 1865 for the following wages, which J.D. Nixon hereby pledges himself to pay, for good and faithful work Viz. All the molasses produced this year except what is consumed by white family. Half the potatoes produced this year. The usual amount of provisions, Clothing, Medicines, & medical attention Fuel houses to live in &c as heretofore All of which is forfeited and by each and every Freedman who shall leave J.D. Nixon's employ before the 25th December 1865 In agreement where to we hereby sign our names J.D. Nixon Names of Freedmen over