Increasing the Number of Apprentices, Etc.
Document 1794Among other matters, Ames inquires as to whether a minor who has engaged himself as an apprentice in the public service can be taken away by any person who comes forward as his guardian. The number of apprentices is small anyway but Ames believes that if he authroized to provide suitable encouragement to persons who might allow their sons to be so engaged, the number might be enlarged.
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Among other matters, Ames inquires as to whether a minor who has engaged himself as an apprentice in the public service can be taken away by any person who comes forward as his guardian. The number of apprentices is small anyway but Ames believes that if he authroized to provide suitable encouragement to persons who might allow their sons to be so engaged, the number might be enlarged.
Date
12/23/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Springfield
Document number
1794122380001
Page start
1
Note
Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
David Ames
Notable locations
Springfield