Thos Pledger
Wm Mott
Nath Lawrence
justices of the peace no witnessesindenture
9.10.1697
witnesseth that
Thos Piper
and
Jn Pratt
churchwardens of Earls Colne and
Jn Whistow
and
Jn Last
overseers of the poor by and with the consent of justices of the peace whose names are subscribed have put and placed
Joseph Cobbs
a poor child of the said parish apprentice to
Thos Pledger
of the parish of St Giles in Colchester with him to dwell from this date until he is twenty four years aged now 14yrs during which term he serve his master faithfully etc and the said
Thos Pledger
covenants to instruct him in the art and mystery of a weaver and will give him food etc and keep the parishioners of Earls Colne indemnified from any cost and at the end of the term provide two suits of apparel for work day and holy days
Thos Pledger
Wm Mott
Nath Lawrence
justices of the peace no witnesses