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gathering the same; also such other work and labor, after the crop is gathered, on or about the premises as may be required by the employer.
5th. from Sun rise To Sun set hours labor will be required during [[crossed-out]] the months of [[/crossed-out]] the year 3/4 of an hour allowed for dinner in winter and in the months of one hour & a half in May June July & August.
6th. Such work and services at night and on Sundays as may, in the opinion of the employer be absolutely necessary and proper, for the safety and welfare of the stock, crop or property on or about the farm. will be required.
7th. All time lost during hours of work, whether from sickness or otherwise, shall be deducted and the employee charged therewith. at 50 cents a day in winter & 75 cents in summer. In case of wilful neglect of duty, or loss of time, the employer may [[crossed-out]] at [[?]] and this contract, or deduct from the employee's wages an amount as he may be damaged thereby. [[/crossed-out]] have [[?]] remedy at Law against the employee
8th. No live-stock will be raised by the employee without special permission of the employer.
9th. All abuse of stock or carless wearing of tools or gear, or other property, or injuring the same, will be charged to the employee.
10th. Swearing, indecent, or improper language in the presence of the employer, his agent for family; quarreling or fighting among the employees, or otherwise disturbing the peace on the farm or premises is strictly prohibited; and industry, fidelity and cheerfulness enjoined upon all employees.
11th. [[crossed-out]] For the violation of any of the foregoing articles or clauses of this contract, wherein no special penalty is awarded, the employer is hereby authorized to charge a reasonable fine and punishment, or dismiss from his service the employee, and in cases of an aggravated character, the employee shall forfeit his wages or such part thereof as the employer shall direct. [[/crossed-out]] And for neglect, on the part of the employer, to furnish rations fuel and quarters, or to pay the employee as herein agreed to, he shall be held liable and accountable to the employee in money for their value, or the employee may cancel this contract.
Signed and sealed in duplicate, this of} R A Minnis (L.S.)
Jan 6" 1866.} Thomas His X Mark (L.S.)
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Elias B Witherspoon
[[C J Connors?]]                 

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