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Snips... ;-)Articles of ApprenticeshipThis Indenture, made the first day of January, A. D. 1882, by and between Andrew Jackson, of the city of Boston, State of Massachusetts, and Edward Jackson, his son, of the age of sixteen years, of the one part, and John Adams, of the city and State aforesaid, of the other part. Witnesseth, That the said Edward Jackson, by and with the consent of the said Andrew Jackson (testified by his signing and sealing these presents), hath bound out himself as a apprentice to John Adams, of the city of Boston, State of Massachusetts, to be taught in the trade, science or occupation of a carpenter and builder, which the said John Adams now uses, and to live with, continue, and serve him as an apprentice from the day of the date hereof unto the full end and term of seven years from thence next ensuing and fully to be complete and ended. During all which said term of seven years, the said Andrew Jackson doth covenant and promise to and with the said John Adams that he, the said Andrew Jackson, shall and will well faithfully serve and demean himself, and be just and true to him the said John Adams as his master, and keep his secrets, and everywhere willingly obey all his lawful commands; that he shall do no hurt or damage to his said master in his goods, estate, or otherwise, nor willingly suffer any to be done by others, and whether prevented or not, shall forthwith give notice thereof to his said master; that he shall not embezzle or waste the goods of his said master, nor lend them without his consent to any person or persons whatsoever; that he shall not traffic, or buy and sell, with his own goods, or the goods of others, during the said term, without his master’s leave; that he shall not play at cards, dice, or any other unlawful games, whereby his said master may sustain any loss or damage, without his consent; that he shall not haunt or frequent play-houses, taverns or ale houses, except it be about his master’s business there to be done; and that he shall not at any time, by day or night, depart or absent himself from the service of his said master without his leave; but in all things, as a good and faithful apprentice, shall and will demean and behave himself to his said master, and all his, during the said term. And for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars, to him in hand paid, the receipt of which the said John Adams doth hereby acknowledge, the said John Adams doth covenant, promise, and agree to teach and instruct his said apprentice, or otherwise cause him to be well and sufficiently taught and instructed, in the said trade of a carpenter and builder after the best way and manner that he can; and shall and will also find and allow unto his said apprentice meat, drink, washing, lodging, and apparel, both linen and woollen, and all other necessaries in sickness and in health, meet and convenient for such an apprentice, during the term aforesaid; and at the expiration of the said term, shall and will give to his said apprentice (over and above his then clothing) one new suit of apparel, viz.: coat, waistcoat, and breeches, hat, shoes, and stockings and linen, fit and suitable for such an apprentice, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The said parties have interchangeably set their hands and seals hereunto. Dated first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-two. Andrew Jackson { seal} yours, Peter Hyde |
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