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Freedmen's Bureau Records: Agreement by William Saulsbury, April 22, 1867

Summary:
This agreement states that Samuel Parent and William Saulsbury will submit any disagreements pertaining to their contract to the arbitration of an A. J. Thompson, after Samuel Kennerly refused to serve as arbitrator. The agreement is witnessed by Thomas P. Jackson.

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April 22, 1867

Augusta County Virginia

We the undersigned parties to a contract between Samuel Parent of the first part and William Saulsbury of the second part hereby agree to refer all matters in dispute between us to [deleted: Dr. Samuel Kennedy] A. J. Thompson, and mutually bind ourselves to abide by the terms of his decision and to make prompt settlement in accordance therewith.

William X [added: his mark] Saulsbury

Witness to signature of William Saulsbury
Thos. P. Jackson
Agent
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands