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Arthur Hedgepeth as have been in the habit of doing when they were slaves.
Arthur Hedgepeth
Peter his x mark Hedgepeth
Sam his x mark [[Pittman?]]
Louis his x mark Byrd
Jenny his x mark Byrd for his wife Candice
Martha her x mark Hedgepeth
Witnessed and Approved
James Sinclair
Agt of Bureau

Transcription Notes:
Louis BYRD - his name is spelled "Lewis" on the 1870 US CENSUS, where he is with his wife "Maria" in Britts, Robeson, N.C. - he is mentioned on the previous page as having a wife "Maria".