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Know all Men by These Presents, THAT Gregory Jarrett of the County of Hardeman, State of Tennessee, is held and firmly bound to the United States of America in the sum of one third he makes [[strikethrough]] dollars, [[/strikethrough]] 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, land, team, tools, [[strikethrough]] all necessary Medical Attendance [[/strikethrough]] 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 Jarrett plantation, in the County of Hardeman, State of Tennessee. [[4 columned table]] | No. | Name. | Age | Rate of Pay per Month | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Wm Boyd | | one third he makes | Said Wm Boyd is to work under the directions of said Jarrett and do all things required of him This contract is to commence with this date and close with the year 1866. Given in duplicate at Bolivar, this 14 day of Febr 1866 Witness: W.S Brooks Jas G.W. Fenwick Gregory Jarratt John D Ussery Supt. of Dis. By Jas G.W Fenwick ast Registered at Bolivar Febr 1866