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State of Tenn} Hardaman Cou} This is to acertify that John S. Belote, of the first has this day hired the following freedman for the year 1866, names, as follows Louis Williams. $150/00 John Williams. $150/00 Vina Williams $50/00 Oda Williams $50/00. The above freedmen agrees to pay their Doctor's bill for said year. John S. Belote agree to bord & furnish cotton to make their clothes during said year said freedman agree to labor faithful for said John S. Belote during the year 1866, witness our hand at office this Jan 4 1866 John S Belote Louis Williams Vina Williams John Williams Oda Williams atest RL McNeil JM Fortner Approved at office Jan 4 1866