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Settlement for 1866, Except the share of the Crop,
in which case we will be governed by the contract
on file in this office, other bills presented by
the freedman to be allowed by you, in so far as
just and proper [to be allowed by you, in so far as just & proper]
For the purpose of showing the diference between
the settlement thare was made and disapprooved
and one made in accordance with instructions -
[o furnish?] for Example that of Paul Jones, for
the year 1865
As Settled - amt of Bill [for?] Jones $656,57
By Cotton [a/e?] 1865 563,52
Work & Cash 900
[Bole due you?] 572,57 572,57
$84,00
As to Settle
Amt of Cotton due P Jones $1027,14
Work & Cash $99,80
$1126,94
Less of your bill $325.00
Amt due Freedman $801,94
For this lost bill there are charges by both parties
that are [excessive?] & not according to justice & equity, In
order to avoid a long case of litigation - I will assume
the responsibility of basing the Settlement on one half
the crop of satisfactory to you, which will reduce 801.84 to