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Indenture of Apprenticeship
State of North Carolina

THIS INDENTURE, made the 5th day of March 1866 between Harvey Cox Chairman of the County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of the county of Onslow of the one part, and W H Hurst of the other part
Witnesseth, that the said Harvey Cox doth put, place, and bind unto the said W H Hurst an orphan named Lawyer aged 5  years 

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to live after the manner of an Apprentice and Servant, until the said apprentice shall attain the age of twenty-one years; during all which time the said apprentice his master faithfully shall serve, his lawful commands every where abide. And the said W.H. Hurst doth covenant, promise, and agree that he will teach and instruct the said apprentice, or cause him to be taught and instructed, to Read and Write; and that he will constantly find and provide for said apprentice, during the term aforesaid, sufficient diet, washing, lodging, and apparel, fitting for an apprentice; and also all other things necessary, both in sickness and health.
In witness whereof, the parties to these presents have interchangeably set their hands and seals, the day and year above written.

Harvey Cox chm Chairman [seal]
W.H. Hurst [seal]