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& to perform such work as I or my Superintendant may direct & at all times to regard & promote my interest.

And the above named laborers are to be responsible for all loss of time except in case of sickness and the same shall be deducted from their wages. Should said laborers or either of them leave said farm before the expiration of the present year they are to forfeit their wages. The laborers to be paid in full before the final disposal of the crop raised by them on said plantation.

This contract to commence with this date and end with the present year.

W A Fowlkes
W B Tipton Supt &c