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Know all Men by These Presents, THAT L N Clark of the County of Hardeman, State of Tennessee, held and firmly bound to the United States of America in the sum of Two 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 in case of sickness, [[/strikethrough]] 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 plantation, in the County of Hardeman, State of Tennessee. [[4 columned table]] | No. | Name. | Age | Rate of Pay per Month | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | John Whillow & | 22 | | | | Mahaley Whitlow | 21 | 200 00 | The above named Clark agree to furnish provisions for two children for the present year This contract is to commence with this date and close with the year 1866. Given in duplicate at [[strikethrough]] Bolivar, [[/strikethrough]] Salisbury this 4th day of Jany 1866 Witness: R L McNees Cannon Smith his x mark L N Clark John D Ussery Supt. of Dis. Registered at Bolivar Jan 4 1866