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Apprenticeship Indenture, Farming
Apprenticeship Indenture, Farming
Arkansas Territory
This indenture contracted Henry Jones, an orphan, to serve as an apprentice to John Cline, a farmer, until the age of 21. During that time, Cline was obligated to teach Jones about farming and provide room and board.
Court Case, Benjamin Crowley V. Benedict White
Court Case, Benjamin Crowley V. Benedict White
Arkansas Territory
These documents detail the court proceedings between Benjamin Crowley and Benedict White, regarding a change in their agreement over a slave, and includes the original complaint filed by White through his attorney Chamberlain the following court term, because he believed the proceedings of the court to be irregular.
Court Case, Altering Marks On Hogs
Court Case, Altering Marks On Hogs
Arkansas Territory
The first document is an indictment against Moses Graham for altering the marks on two hogs belonging to James Moore, who is deceased by the time of the court case.The second document is a recognizance in which Moses Graham acknowledges he is indebted to the United States in the sum of five hundred dollars if he fails to appear in court on the first Monday in November and abide by the Judgement of said court.