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Know all Men by These Presents, THAT W H Seddens of the County of Hardeman, State of Tennessee, am held and firmly bound to the United States of America in the sum of fifty & dollars, for the payment of which I bind myself heirs, executors and administrators, firmly, by these presents, in this CONTRACT: That I am to furnish the persons, whose names are subjoined, (freed laborers,) Quarters, Fuel, substantial and healthy Rations, all necessary Medical Attendance and Supplies in case of sickness, and the amount set opposite their respective names per month, during the continuation of this Contract — the laborers to be paid in full before the final disposal of the crop which is to be raised by them on Sedden plantation, in the County of Hardeman, State of Tennessee. 

[[4 columned table]]
| No. | Name. | Age | Rate of Pay per Month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|   | Sallie Craig & 2 children |  | To give them the material to spin their clothes |

they are to pay their own Dr's Bill

This contract is to commence with this date and close with the year 1866.
Given in duplicate at Bolivar, this 5th day of Febr 1866

Witness:
L.L. Lacknar  

W.H. Seddens

John D Ussery
Supt. of Dis.
By J.G.W Fenwick ast

Registered at Bolivar Febr 1866