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 on the History 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)