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Franklin County     }

An Article of agreement made & entered into by Jas. M. Tillery of the first part & the freedmen who formerly belonged to said Jas M Tillery of the 2nd part but are now freed by the Presidents Proclamation. I Jas. M. Tillery agree & bind myself to furnish said freedmen with a house Good wholesome food clothing & pay their taxes & give them medical aid if they should need it for the present year. AD. 1865

We the undersigned freedmen for the above consideration do agree & bind ourselves to work for the said Jas M Tillery as we always have done & to faithfully perform all the duties that he or his wife may requre of us for the present year A.D. 1865 This the 11th day of August A.D. 1865

Pr Well, Wentworth  J. M. Tillery

           Ages
Hezekiah X 22
Nicy     X 18

W, S, P, Claughton

Poll Tax P.d