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Office of Bureau of Refugees Freedmen &c
Robeson County N.C.
Lumberton August 25 1865.

This indenture made and entered into this 25th day of August 1865 between J. D. Walter of Robeson County of the one part and Lear Jones Freedwoman of the other part witnesseth that for and in consideration of the said J. D. Walter paying to the said Lear Jones (15) Fifteen Bushels of Corn and (75) Seventy five pounds of Meat from April 27th 1865. to January 1st 1866.  Food and Medical attendance and when turned off to be well clothed and shoed, and that she the said Lear Jones carries covenants and by these presents to bind herself to render unto the said J D Walter true and faithful service as she has been in the habit of doing when a slave.  The above compensation is for the present year.

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Approved and Witnessed
James Sinclair Agent Bureau