Show boy bound out for 11 years in old document binghamton N r Y feudal systems of a century ago were not limited to the european nations but existed in new york state it was disclosed by arthur if n brown whitney point printer brown brought brou to the light of modern times a yellow document years old used to bind out as an apprentice a ten year old boy from a new york city almshouse this indenture the paper begins in flowery language ang guage idt that christopher goodman aged ten hath bath put himself out with consent of the almshouse and Bride ivall and doth voluntarily and ot of his own free will and accord put himself to apprentice to joseph miller of bedford westchester county a farmer the youngster failed to get much of a bargain in the light of modern advantages the paper shows to learn the art trade and mystery of a farmer for 11 years the indenture continues to keep the secrets to serve nor waste nor unlawfully lend nor contract matrimony nor gambling it it may damage the master nor haunt almshouses alms bouses and taverns |