Show boy bound out for 11 years in old document binghamton N Y feudal systems of a century ago were eie not limited to the european Euro pian nations but existed in new york state it was disclosed by arthur H brown bronn whitney 1701 point rit printer pi inter brown blown brought to the light of modern times a yellow document years ar L old used to bind out as an alpren apprentice le a ten teni year earold old boy from a new york city almshouse this indenture the paper begins in flowery language that christopher goodman aged ten hath put himself out with consent of the almshouse and BrI bridewell dewall and doth voluntarily and 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 lu in the light of modern advantages the paper shows to learn the art trade and mystery tery of a farmer for 11 years the Inden indenture bire continues to keep the secrets to serve nor waste nor cor unlawfully lend nor contract contri ct matrimony nor noi gambling it if it may damage the master nor haunt almshouses and i taverns |