The University of Virginia Collection on the History of Childhood, Parenting, and Family Building--addition 3
Content Description
This addition to MSS 16758, the University of Virginia collection of Childhood, parenting, and family building, contains an 1802 indenture between Richard Cumming Weeks, the son of a plumber and brazier, to serve as an apprentice shipwright to James King, a shipwright at His Majesty's Dock in Plymouth, England. Dated 31st December 1802, the contract sets out conditions of Weeks' seven-year apprenticeship and his wages of five shillings per quarter to start with and a note signed by James King, increasing his wages to to "twelve shillings for single time" and to "one Pound a quarter for double time" in 1804 Signed by Richard, his father, and by two Dock officials, with embossed revenue stamps. The indenture measures 40X 33 cm/ 15.75" X 13".
Acquisition Type
Purchase
Provenance
Purchased from Jarndyce Booksellers. 27 March 2023.
Language of Description
English
Script of Description
Latin
Restrictions Apply
No
Dates
- Creation: December 31, 1802
Creator
- King, James (Person)
- Weeks, Richard Cumming (Person)
Extent
0.08 Cubic Feet (One small oversize folder. )
Language of Materials
English
Inventory
One shipwright apprentice contract.
Subject
- Plymouth (England) (Organization)
- HMNB Portsmouth (England) (Organization)