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Office of Bureau of Refugees Freedman in Robeson co.
Lumberton Aug. 25. 1865

This Indenture made and entered into this 25th day of Aug. 1865. between John W. Townsend of Robeson Co. and Samuel Townsend (Freedman) all of said county. Witnesseth that [[strikethrough]] said [[/strikethrough]] for and in consideration of the sum of Twelve Bushels of corn to be paid to the said Saml. Townsend Freedman for services rendered from [[strikethrough]] the [[/strikethrough]] last April till this date, in full of all demands up to date. Witness our hands and seals. Aug 25 1865

John x his mark Townsend
Samuel x his mark Townsend

witnessed and approved
James Sinclair
Agt. Bureau