Weaver's apprentice papers.

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  1. Half Hour

    Half Hour Well-Known Member

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    While searching for stuff and getting side-tracked ( as is common) I found this tonight. Wow!! Were they ever strict way back then. This may or may not be an ancestor but it sure is interesting.
     

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    Archie's Mum Always digging up clues

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    Let’s just hope he was a good boy. :nailbiting: Nine years is a long time to wait for at least one of those instructions :rolleyes:
     
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    AnnB Editor in Chief who is Hot off the Press!

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    Can you imagine how a document like that would be received these days.....:eek::rolleyes::cool:
     
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    Ma-dotcom A Bonza Little Digger!

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    Unless you knew or were told where to go without being caught ;)
     
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    GrannyBarb Custodian of the Family Accounts

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    It doesn't really say what will happen if the poor lad breaks a rule, does it?
     
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