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Office of Bureau of Freedmen Refugees Etc
Robeson County, N.C.
Lumberton August 25th 1865

This indenture made and entered into this 25th day of August 1865 between R.P. Collins of Robeson County of the one part and Henry Robinson Freedman of the other part witnesseth that for and in consideration of said R.P. Collins paying said Henry Robinson ($5.00) Five Dollars per month from August 8th 1865 to January 1st 1866. Also that he is to receive Rations and Medical attendance during said time to be paid by said R.P. Collins in current Money of United States. Said Henry Robinson covenants and agress to serve said R.P. Collins as faithfully as heretofore when held as a slave.
R.P. Collins
Henry his X mark Robinson

Approved and Witnessed
James Sinclair Agent Bureau