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Know all Men by These Presents, THAT E.T. Hull of the County of Hardeman, State of Tennessee, is held and firmly bound to the United States of America in the sum of fifty 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, all necessary Medical Attendance 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 my plantation, in the County of Hardeman, State of Tennessee. 

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| No. | Name. | Age | Rate of Pay per Month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|   | Amanda Hull & 3 children | 21 | 4 16 2/3 |

Said E.T. Hull is to clothe Manda & 3 children for the year 1866  
She Manda agrees to make a good faithful hand & obey all reasonable commands of said Hull do all things required

This contract is to commence with this date and close with the year 1866.
Given in duplicate at Bolivar, this 20th day of Febr 1866

Witness:
Benj Anderson
Jas G.W Fenwick  

E T Hull

John D Ussery
Supt. of Dis.
By J.G.W Fenwick ast

Registered at Bolivar Febr 1866