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CONTRACT FOR LABOR

This Indenture, Made and entered into on the first day of January, 1866, between John Taylor 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 John Taylor from this date to the First day of January, 1867 to do all kinds of labor common to the farms of the country or do any other work said Taylor may have for them; 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 John Taylor 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 for.

And the said John Taylor 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.

Witnesses
A. M Neill
John his x mark Graham
John Taylor

[[image]] an affixed U.S. INTER. REVENUE (5) FIVE CENTS CERTIFICATE Geo Washington stam; initialed and dated [[/image]]

[[5 column table]]
| No. | NAME. | AGE. | PAY PER MONTH. 186  | PAY PER MONTH. 186  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Jesse his x mark Lean | 27 | $12 |   |
| 2 | Elk his x mark McLean | 30 | 12 |   |
| 3 | Danl his x mark McLean | 22 | 12 |   |
| 4 | Henry his x mark McLachlin | 27 | 12 |   |
| 5 | Milton his x mark Mc Bride | 25 | 12 | This man discharged and paid in full June 14h 1866 |
| 6 | Elk his x mark McQueen son of [[Sarah?]] McQueen | 18 | 8.33 |   |