this indenture made the 3.9.1690 (torn) witnesseth that Sam Finch and Thos Paine churchwardens and Wm Adams and Rich Wright overseers place Mary Rosebrook poor child of the parish apprentice to Thos Ellis of South Halstead weaver from this day until she accomplish the age of twenty one years now aged some 11yr she shall serve her master etc and he keep the parish indemnified from any expense she shall cause and instruct her in housewifery then at the end of the term to supply her with double apparel sealed in the presence of Sam Burton and Humph Rugels Thos Elles Sam Finch churchwarden Thos Paine churchwarden Wm Adames overseer Rich Wright overseer justices of the peace Jn Eldred Wm Eldred