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NARA 536

Near Reed Springs
Robeson County N. C.
Mr. W. Bernie
Ag't. Bureau Refu's. Freed. &c

Dear Sirs:
This is to ask you to rescind or annul an Indenture of apprenticeship made the 18th day of December 1865 between D. B. Todd Ag't. B. R. F. et cetera and myself, binding to me two freed children named Sarah and Neile aged 10 & 7 respectively. The following is a correct copy of the Indenture
State of North Carolina Robeson County
This Indenture made this the 18th day of Dec. 1865 between O. B. Todd Lieut & Ass't. Sup't. Bureau Refugees, Freedman &c for Robeson County of the one part and W. J. Stuart of the other part. Witnesseth that the said O. B. Todd Lieut & Ass't Supt Bureau Refugeee &c doth put, place and bind unto the said W. J. Stuart two orphans named Neile aged 7 yrs Sarah aged 10 yrs, to live after the manner of apprentices and servants until the said apprentices shall attain the age of twenty-one years; during all which time the said apprentices their master shall serve, and his lawful commands everwhere obey. And the said Will. J. Stuart doth covenant and promise and agree