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July 30th 1868 Mebansville N.C. In Sept 1867 I entered into an agreement A. Saiel Nilson of Organe Co. N.C. to take ten acheres of new land situated on R.R. and clear it The bargain was that I should clear the wood Nilson receiving Rail-wood but I was to have the Tree-tops and tree bodies unfit for rails Besides I was to remain in the possession of the 10 achers for 2 years I was to clear also There was an old field which I feneled up and cleared three achers of ground and a field in which the house stood [[strikethrough]] in [[strikethrough]] of 2 achers I paid him the rent for. The house not being big enough for me I [[strikethrough]] he [[strikethrough]] agreed to assist him in putting an end to the house I cut nearly all the logs for the house and thought that as far as I could do In raising the [[strikethrough]] the [[/strikethrough]] house he said I must find half dinner He said the house belonged to me as long as I desired it For which I have witness the dispute.
Transcription Notes:
I was not sure if the term "feneled" was a correct transcription.