this indenture made
5.4.1690
witnesseth that
Humph Ruggles
and
Thos Paine
churchwardens of the parish of Earls Colne and
Wm Augar
and
Simon Overall
overseers of the poor for the said parish with the consent of justices of the peace whose names are subscribed do put and place
Thos Green
poor child of the said parish apprentice to
Wm Pickutt
of the town of Colchester weaver with him to dwell and serve from the day of the date of these presents until the said apprentice shall accomplish his full age of twenty four years being aged about 13yr during which time he will serve his master etc and that he the said
Wm Pickutt
the said apprentice in the art and trade of weaving shall teach and instruct or cause to be taught and instructed and shall keep him with sufficient meat etc and at the end of the term supply him with double apparel for work and holy days etc
Wm Pickutt
sealed and delivered in the presence of
Robt Wright
Thos Paine
churchwarden
Humph Rugels
Wm Augar
overseer
Simon Overall
overseer
justices of the peace
E Rebow
Thos Bowes