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| James his x mark Marshell | LS | 12 1/2 |
| Dennis his x mark Makle | LS | 12 1/2 |
| William his x mark Dangerfield | LS | 12 1/2 |
| Spencer his x mark Norman | LS | 10 |
| Frank his x mark  Meads | LS | 15 |
| John his x mark Chaplin | LS | 15 |
| William his x mark Smothers | LS | 15 |
| Henry his x mark Smothers  | LS | 15 |
| George his x mark Baker | LS | 10 |
| Hannah her x mark Jackson & child | LS | 8 |
| Gasawy his x mark Meads | LS | 15 |
| Andrew his x mark Buckner | LS | 15 |
| Richard his x mark Bolin | LS | 15 |
| Robert his x mark Hunt | LS | 15 |
| Samuel his x mark Webb | LS | 15 |
| William his x mark White | LS | 10 |
| John his x mark Dangerfield | LS | 15 |
| Robert his x mark Lee | LS | 8 |
| Richard Harkins | LS | 15 |

in equal monthly payments; and the said W. F. Mahone, further agrees to furnish said freed laborer above named, quarters, fuel, full substantial and healthy rations, and all necessary medical attendance and supplied in case of sickness, in addition to compensation above named, and that he will assist and encourage efforts for the education of the children of his employees; and, also that he will make no charge for liquor furnished his employees. and it is further agreed by said W. F. Mahone that in case he at any time fails to perform his part of his agreement, he will pay to the said laborers each the full sum of eighty ($80) dollars, as fixed, agreed and liquidated damages. 

If it shall be mutually desirable to annul this contract before the expiration of the term agreed upon, it shall be done only in the presence and with the concurrence of such officer of the Freedman's Bureau (or other authority) as may have immediate jurisdiction in this matter in the district wherein such parties reside.

In Testimony whereof, they have herewith set their hands and seals, the day and year first above written. 
SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN PRESENCE OF
D.M. Sylvester

[L.S.] W T Mahone [L.S.]
[L.S.]   [L.S.]
[L.S.]   [L.S.]
[L.S.]   [L.S.]

Registered at Office Local Supt D.C. the 13th day of April 1867
N.M. Buleud
Lt Col. and Local Superintendent