Freedmen's contract - John Adams' agreement with five individuals

Containers:

Box 6, Folder 25

Scope and content:

includes details of furnishing 40 acres of land, two mules, plows, hoes, and tools. It also includes the expectations on the freedmen to upkeep the land, stock, wood, and watering in return for keeping half of what they grow. Names of the freedmen included are three men Jock, Harris, and Ben(?), and two women Loueazer (?) and Lizza Lee (?)

Physical location:

32108050660748

Collection context