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Lumberton Robeson Cty Augt 28/1865

This instrument witnesses that Robert McKenzie of Robeson Cty agrees to pay Thomas Thompson 16 dollars until the 25 day of December next. He said Thomas promises to render the said McKenzie faithful service and also obey all lawful orders as he use to when a slave.

Robt. McKenzie 
Thomas x his mark Thompson

Approved and witnessed
James Sinclair
Agt. of Bureau

Transcription Notes:
Robt McKenzie, not Kenzie. - no Robert or Robt. Kenzie on censuses or records there. There was Robt. McKenzie in Robeson, however. The little swirl at left top of the "K" is probably the "c" for "Mc". But it is definitely "McKenzie".