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  • 1) Indentured children 1844-1883 A-W - Film #1613065 Item 2
  • 2) Indentured children, series 2 1852-1886, Heitmeier, Charles - Young, John - Film #1683718 Item 2
     
    Children's Aid Society Agreement.

Transcription of  the above document:

TERMS ON WHICH BOYS ARE PLACED IN HOMES.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ENDORSED BY THE COMMITTEE

Boys fifteen years old are expected to work till they are eighteen for their

board and clothes. At the end of that time they are at liberty to make their

own arrangements.

 

Boys between twelve and fifteen are expected to work for their board and

clothes till they are eighteen, but must be sent to school a part of each year, after that it is expected that they receive wages.

 

Boys under twelve are expected to remain until they are eighteen, and must be treated by the applicants as one of their own children in of schooling, clothing and training.

 

Should a removal be necessary it can be arranged through the committee

or by writing to the Agent.

 

The Society reserves the right of removing a boy at any time for just cause.

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We desire to hear from every child twice a year.

All expenses of Transportation are Paid by the Society.

CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY

24 St Mark's Place, N.Y.

E. TROTT, Agent
   

 

 

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