the party offending, it shall be altogether optional with the party of the first what course to pursue in regard to them and his decision shall be binding in all cases. And in case of disputes happening amongst the hands, Employ[torn paper] on the plantation they will leave it to the decision of the Employer. In consideration whereof the said party of the first part for himself and his executors and administrators doth hereby covenant that he will furnish them as usual with food, [inserted text - 3 lbs meat to the hand and a peck of meal per week to the hand], and houses, during the time specified and as a compensation for the faithful performance of Labor on the plantation. The said party of the first part agrees to give the said party of the second part, one third of the Cotton, saved and housed of [lined out portion - ginned and packed] upon the said plantation during the present year; and one third the Corn housed, also Fodder Peas, Potatoes. They paying one third for Bagging and Rope to pack said Cotton and to take care of all Stock Mules, Hogs, Horses, Cattle etc owned by the party of the first part and Order and Quiet shall be kept on the plantation at all times. It is also agreed that Mary and Ellen, Cook and Washer, on the plantation for the party of the first part