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This day, date underwritten, Hans Jansen, father of Marritjen Hans, of the first part, and Philip Gerritssen, tavern keeper, of the second part, acknowledge that in the manner and on the conditions hereinafter written they have made and entered into the following contract. The aforesaid Hans Jansen, father and guardian of Marritjen Hans, his daughter, acknowledges that he has bound his aforesaid daughter to Philip Gerritssen aforesaid for the term of three consecutive years, beginning on New Year A°. 1645 and ending on New Year A°. 1648, in order during the aforesaid time to serve the said Philip Gerritsz or his wife. Philip Gerritsz acknowledges that he has engaged the said Marritjen to serve him for three years, in return for which he shall properly provide her during the said three years with board, lodging and the necessary clothing, and also have her taught sewing, in such a manner as a father should or might do with his child, all however according to his circumstances. Thus done the 23d of May A°. 1644, in Fort Amsterdam, New Netherland.

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Translation: Scott, K., & Stryker-Rodda, K. (Ed.). New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch, Vol. 2, Register of the Provincial Secretary, 1642-1647 (A. Van Laer, Trans.). Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.: 1974.A complete copy of this publication is available on the New Netherland Institute website.