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them for absence of without leave or habitual neglect of duty. Also that Said Laborer is to forfeit and pay out of their wages one dollar for each day lost by Sickness and to prevent loss of time, while Said Laborer's are  engaged at work, their meals are to be served where so employed

It is agreed that this contract shall be compiled with in accordance with the provisions of An act to confer civil rights upon freedmen and for other purposes approved November 25th 1865. 

Given under our hands in duplicate this 18th day of January A D 1867

A.J. Windham   
Seal 

Nancy  her X mark Swaggart   
Seal 
Tish  her x mark Swaggart   Seal


Witness 
A P Cornmanon 
A C Windham


[[Right Note]] Agreement between A.J. Windham with Freedpeople 

January 18.1867