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extra labor, or to allow said Aaron Crossley an equal amount of time for his own use, out of laboring days when the situation and condition of crop and plantation will permit.

It is further agreed that in case the said Aaron Crossley, shall absent himself without permission, or shall neglect or refuse to labor, as above stipulated, the said Keyes or his Agent, reserves the right o discharge said Aaron Crossley, from his employ, and the said Aaron Crossley shall forfeit all wages due him, by virtue hereof, at time of his discharge.

It is further understood and agreed that the said Keyes is to furnish necessary medicines, and attention when sick to said Aaron Crossley and, [[strikethrough]] but [[/strikethrough]] is [[strikethrough]] not [[/strikethrough]] to be responsible for doctor's bills of said Aaron Crossley. It is further agreed that said Aaron Crossley is to suffer a PRO-RATA deduction from his wages for all time lost by him through negligence, indolence or other disability, or disinclination to labor, [[strikethrough]] and during such disability or disinclination the said 
is to be at his own expense and charge in every respect. [[/strikethrough]]

It is further understood and agreed that the said Aaron Crossley, shall not keep or have any stock or personal property of any kind - including dogs - on said plantation, nor will any public meetings or gatherings on said plantation be permitted without consent of said Keyes or his Agent.

H Richardson Agent
Aaron his X Mark Crossley

In Witness whereof the said parties hereto sign their names and affix their seals on the day and year first aforesaid. }
Robt. M. Goosey
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Edited: the 'ss' in Crossley's name looks like p but it is not