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I was shocked when I read that letter from the girl to her father. I know that not all people came over to the New World willingly but I thought that most of them enjoyed being here once they got here. I would have never guessed that this girl was treated like, if not worse, than a slave and then started to beg her father who threw her out, for more. It makes me wonder what rights indentured servants had since they were not technically property, or were they? – Kayle P | I was shocked when I read that letter from the girl to her father. I know that not all people came over to the New World willingly but I thought that most of them enjoyed being here once they got here. I would have never guessed that this girl was treated like, if not worse, than a slave and then started to beg her father who threw her out, for more. It makes me wonder what rights indentured servants had since they were not technically property, or were they? – Kayle P | ||
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| + | I found Elizabeth Sprigs letter especially interesting. I think that we often forget to include women under the category of indentured servants. Her letter provides a voice about her activities and opinions. It is rare to read such a clear narrative concerning the servitude of women. I would surely like to know what Elizabeth did to require such a harsh punishment. -- Hannah W. | ||
== Apprenticeship in PA, 1771-1773, Record of Indentures == | == Apprenticeship in PA, 1771-1773, Record of Indentures == | ||
