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to the said Elias Mitchel obeying all his lawful commands as he had been in the habit of doing when the said Alfred was a slave. He also understands the responsibility of securing the same good conduct and obedience to the said Mitchel, from his wife and seven children until the 25th of Dec. inst.

Elias Mitchell
Alfred Mitchel his X mark