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CONTRACT FOR LABOR.

This Indenture, Made and entered into on the first day of January, 1886, between Willian Davis of the County of Robeson and State of North Carolina, of the first part and the undersigned, free laborers of the second part:
Witnesseth, That the said laborers have agreed to work for the said William Davis from this date to the First day of January, 1867 to do all kinds of labor common to the farms of the country; to work ten hours per day; to do their work faithfully, and to be respectful in their deportment. And they further agree that one half of their monthly pay shall be retained by the said William Davis till the end of this contract, and that the amount so retained shall be forfeited by a violation of this contract. And they further agree that time lost by idleness, or absence without leave shall not be paid.
And the said William Davis has agreed that he will furnish the said laborers with comfortable quarters, sufficient rations and food, and the amount of money per month which stands opposite their respective names; that he will treat them kindly, and encourage the establishment of schools for their children. And the usual clothing provided for colored people in quantity and quality when they were slaves.

[[5 Columned Table]]
| No. | Name | Age | Pay Per Month 1866 | Pay Per Month 1867 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|   | Ben Walker for sister Beth Walker | 19 | $3.00 |   |

William Davis
Ben his x mark Walker


Witness
G.W.Tipton
Lieut & Asst Supt
Bu of R.F.& A.L.