Viewing page 302 of 344

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

The following colored men, women and children who have heretofore been my slaves, have agreed to remain in my charge and employment on the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned, namely, Isaac 46 years of age, Jim 35 years of age, Gilbert 30 years of age, Wood 16 years of age, Willis 28 years of age, Henry 17 years of age, Will 15 years of age, Sandy 13 years of age, Dan 12 years of age, Jerry 11 years of age, Irene 35 years of age, Georgeann 8 years of age, Ann 8 years of age, and Jane 6 years of age ~
Each of these colored persons has agreed (the parents agreeing for their children who are too young to contract), to continue in my service until the 25th of december next; to work faithfully for me, to behave themselves properly, and respectfully, to obey my orders as they did when they were my slaves, and not to leave me without my consent,until that time --
For their services under this agreement I agree to treat them, with proper humanity and kindness; to furnish them while they continue in my service, with necessary food, clothing, medical attention, fuel and houses to live in -- also one extra suit of clothing.