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NARA 322
INDENTURE OF APPRENTICESHIP.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
Sampson County.         

This indenture Made the 14th day of Nov'r, 1865, between James Monroe Lieut & Asst Superint'dt of R. F. and A.L. of the one part, and Patrick Murphy of said County of the other part: Witnesseth That the said James Monroe doth put, place and bind unto the said Patrick Murphy orphan, named Jane, aged 17 years, the 27th Dec'r next, 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 her master faithfully shall serve and his lawful commands everywhere obey. And the said Patrick Murphy doth covenant, and 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 in health. In witness whereof, the parties to these presents have set their hands and seals, the day and year above written.

Lieut James Monroe {SEAL.}
Duplicate
Patrick Murphy {SEAL.}

[[margin note]] This Indenture is cancelled by order of Bvt. Maj. Genl. J C Robinson dated July 2d 1866  
Allan Rutherford
Bvt Brig Genl U.S.V. Supt So. Dist NC [[/margin Note]]

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