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extra labor, or to allow said Primus & family 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 Primus & family, shall absent [[strikethrough]] himself [[/strikethrough]] themselves without permission, or shall neglect or refuse to labor, as above stipulated, the said Christmas or his Agent, reserves the right to discharge said Primus & family, from his employ, and the said Primus & family shall forfeit all wages due him, by virtue hereof, at time of his discharge.

It is further understood and agreed that the said Christmas is to furnish all necessary medicines, and attention when sick to said Primus & family and, [[strikethrough]]but is not to be responsible for doctor's bills of laborers [[/strikethrough]] doctors bills for a charge

It is further agreed that said _____, 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, and during such disability or disinclination the said Primus & family, is to be at his own expense and charge in every respect.

It is further understood and agreed that the said Primus & family, 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 the consent of said Christmas or his Agent.
P H Christmas
Primus  his x mark  Fair
Dolly  her x mark  Fair

Approved
L.P. Woodworth
Lieut & Sub Com

In witness whereof the said parties hereto sign their names and affix their seals on the day and year first aforesaid.