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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".