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Know all Men by These Presents, THAT John R Wood of the County of Hardeman, State of Tennessee, is held and firmly bound to the United States of America in the sum of one hundred 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, [[strikethrough]] all necessary Medical Attendance and Supplies [[/strikethrough]] 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 Wood plantation, in the County of Hardeman, State of Tennessee. [[4 columned table]] | No. | Name. | Age | Rate of Pay per Month | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Susan Guy | 19 | 8 1/3 | Susan agrees to do general work about the house or on the farm if required to do so This contract is to commence with this date and close with the year 1866. Given in duplicate at Bolivar, this 6th day of January 1866 Witness: Thos G Patrick J.G.W. Fenwick Jno R Wood John D Ussery Supt. of Dis. By J.G.W Fenwick ast Registered at Bolivar 186