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that of the said parties of the second part, shall become idle or refuse to work when able to do so or feign sickness or leave the plantation of the party of the first part voluntarily, then under that event this contract shall be at an end, and the said parties of the second part shall forfeit all unpaid wages.
In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals this 2nd day of January AD 1866.

Sarah C Rowan seal
Mariah her X mark Bennett seal

Transcription Notes:
many questions marks form what appears to be water damage and smudging. See page 28 of 309 for context. Please note I transcribed the damaged area.