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to work and labor faithfully and will for the said Johnston for and during the entire year 1866. and during that time they obligate themselves to execute promptly and to the best of their ability all orders & directions given them or either of them by said Johnston or his agent - and to be obedient - polite & respectful to said Johnston his agent or family at all times It is further understood and agreed that said Johnston reserves the right to turn off or discharge either of the above freedmen or women if they fail to work and labor as above stipulated It is further agreed that George and Mollie being minors that the money due them to be paid to Moses Lewis their Father In witness whereof the said parties hereto sign their names this 10th day of January 1866. W.B. Johnston Seth x his mark Johnston Sam x his mark Johnston Moses x his mark Lewis Betsy x her mark Clark Rose x her mark Johnston Amanda x her mark Clark Signed and delivered in presence of Henry G. Johnston A M Mobley
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