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This indenture made this 25th day of December 1865 
between W. H. H. Frye (guardian of colored orphans for the counties of Northumberland & Lancaster) of the one part and H.F Cundiff of the other part. 

Witnesseth

That the said (W.H.H. Frye guardian for the colored orphans as aforesaid) acting in accordance with orders governing orphans of colored freedmen hereby binds Henry & Ellen (colored orphans) until they shall attain the ages of 18 & 21 years, that they Henry & Ellen shall serve and obey the said Cundiff & willingly do & perform such labor in reason for him & his family during the said term. and the said Cundiff in consideration of services to be performed by the said Henry & Ellen doth hereby promise & agree to pay said Henry the sum of $180 to be paid annually for the last 3 years of his services, and the said Cundiff doth hereby further agree to pay said Ellen the sum of $60 to be paid annually during her last 3 years of services, 
Witness
Wm Dawson
W. H. H. Frye seal
H. F. Cundiff seal

A true copy

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