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Record of Proceedings of the Freedmen's Court for the county of New Kent, Va; convened pursuant to Circular Order, Bureau Refugees, Freedmen & Abandoned Lands, Hd. qrs. Asst. Comr. State of Virginia, Richmond Va.  Sept. 24th 1865; for the week ending May 12th 1866.

Members of Court.

Capt. W. M. Brooks. Asst. supt. 
For Freedmen
For Whites
Recorder

Harry Taylor vs. Wm. H. Vaiden
Action for wages from June 1st to Aug. 28th 1865.
It appearing that Pltf. worked for Def't. during the time named; that Deft. fed him and nursed and furnished medecine while he was sick; that he was often absent; and that the crop raised was twenty three (23) barrels of corn.  the following is the Decision; that Deft. pay Pltf. as still due for labor performed $12.00.

Frank & Nelson Allen vs. George M. Smithee
Action for wages
It appearing that Pltf's. worked in Deft's. crop. from April 3d to Dec. 25th 65; that Def't. furnished them with food, quarters, and shoes; and that

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