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laboring days when the situation and condition of crop and plantation will permit.
It is further agreed that in case the said Wm Perkins, shall absent himself without permission, or shall neglect or refuse to labor, as above stipulated, the said S.L.B., or his Agent, reserves the right to discharge said Wm Perkins, from his employ and the said Wm Perkins  shall forfeit all wages due him, by virtue hereof, at the time of discharge.
It is further understood and agreed that the said S.L.B. is to furnish all necessary medicines, and attention when sick to said Wm Perkins, but is not to be responsible for doctor's bills of said, Wm Perkins. It is further agreed that said Wm Perkins, 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 Wm Perkins , is to be at his own expense and charged in every respect.
It is further understood and agreed that the said Wm Perkins, 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 S.L.B or his Agent. 

Approved 
L P Woodworth
Lieut and Sub Comr
Yazoo City Miss Jany 13"/66

S. Lester Barksdale
Wm his X mark Perkins

In witness whereof the said parties hereto sign their names and affix their seals on the day and year first aforesaid.
John S Pane
Isaac P. Dement 

Transcription Notes:
L P Woodworth - seen on a large amt of this volumes' pages.