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Contract made and entered into between Wm. Murphy of the one part, and Saline & Celess Bagly (by their Mothers)consent) on the other part, all (colored) Wm. Murphy is to pay Saline thirty dollars, & Celess sixty dollars. Said Murphy is to furnish Celess three & a half pounds of meat & a peck of meal a week. He is to furnish Saline six pounds of meat & a peck & a half of meal a week. He said Saline & Celess are to furnish their clothing & pay their Dr. bill. They are to do good & faithful work on Wm Murphys farm during the year 1866 - and be subject to Wm. Murphy & N. Williard orders. Given under our hand this the 2nd day Jan 1866 Wm Murphy Saline her x mark Bagly & Celess her x mark Bagly Test T Murphy N. S. Hilliard Approved Feb 13th 1866 John D. Ussery Agt RF & AL By Jas G.W. Fenwick Ast