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Memorandum of an agreement made this 29 day of Sept 1865, between the undersigned Freedmen of the County, of Franklin State of Mississippi and Benoni Lee of the County of Franklin State of Mississippi: WITNESSETH, That said Freedmen for the consideration hereinafter mentioned, agree to perform good of faithful service during the remainder of the year 1865; in whatever capacity the said Benoni Lee may direct. And the said Benoni Lee for the consideration herein before mentioned, agrees to furnish good and sufficient food fuel Quarters clothing and Medical attention during the remainder of the year 1865, for themselves and families Benoni Lee [seal] Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of} Edward Byrd G. W. Byrd Peter his X mark Levi his X mark Pherby her x mark Permobra her x mark Addie her x mark Charlott her X mark Frank his x mark Lige his x mark Martha her x mark John his x mark Charity her x mark