Indenture of Apprenticeship, Shefford, Bedfordshire

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.243
  • Dates of Creation
      21 Feb. 1805
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

James Harwood of Clifton, Bedfordshire puts himself apprentice to William Leevitt of Shefford, cordwainer, for a term of five and a half years. The master is to find the apprentice a pair of shoes yearly. Witnesses: Thomas Lewinton, Thomas Giddins. The main portion of the document is printed, names and other specific details being filled in by hand.

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Acquisition Information

Presented by Mrs Charles Williamson of Kempton, Bedfordshire, 20 April 1915

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