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Apprentice indenture dated 1812 of
John Vermillion to George McCauley

[APPRENTICSHIP No. 401 Vol. II, 4-5] John Vermillion } This Indenture Witnesseth that John Vermillion aged 13 to } years on the 5th of February 1812 hath put himself } and by these presents, by and with the consent of George McCauley } his parent doth voluntarily and of his own free will and } accord, put himself apprentice to George McCauley Boat- builder to learn his art, trade and mystery and after the manner of an apprentice, to serve to serve him the said George McCauley his heirs and assigns from the day of the date hereof, for and during and to the full end and term of eight years and one months - next ensuing. During all which term, the said apprentice his said master faithfully shall, serve, his secret keep, his lawful Commands every where readily obey. He shall do no damage to his said master, nor see it done by others, without giving notice thereof to his said master, he shall not waste his said masters goods nor led them unlawfully to any, he shall not commit Fornication nor contract matrimony within the said term, he shall not play at cards at dice, or any other unlawful game, whereby his said master may have damage with his own goods nor the goods of others, without license from his said master, shall neither buy nor sell, he shall not absent himself day or night from his said masters service without his leave, nor haunt Ale-houses, taverns to play - houses, but in service without his leave, but in all things behave himself as a faithful apprentice ought to do during the said term. And the said master shall use the utmost of his endeavors to teach or cause to be taught or instructed the said apprentice in the trade and mystery of Boat building and procure and provide for him sufficient meat, drink, and working apparel, lodging and washing, building for an apprentice, during said term eight years and one month, to give said John Vermillion three quarters nigh schooling. And for the true performance of all and singular the Covenants and agreements aforesaid, the said parties bind themselves each unto the others firmly by these presents. In Witnesses whereof the said parties have interchanged Subscribed & acknowledged ably set their hands and seals hereunto. Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and twelve- Subscribed & Acknowledged before the subscriber } John Vermillion a Justice of the peace for Washn. County District Of Columbia - } 1st Jany. 1812 } George McCauley Joseph Cassin [signed] Recorded the 11th of January 1812 [signed]

Apprentice indenture dated 1812 of John Vermillion to George McCauley
[APPRENTICSHIP No. 401 Vol. II, 4-5] John Vermillion } This Indenture Witnesseth that John Vermillion aged 13 to } years on the 5th of February 1812 hath put himself } and by these presents, by and with the consent of George McCauley } his parent doth voluntarily and of his own free will and } accord, put himself apprentice to George McCauley Boat- builder to learn his art, trade and mystery and after the manner of an apprentice, to serve to serve him the said George McCauley his heirs and assigns from the day of the date hereof, for and during and to the full end and term of eight years and one months - next ensuing. During all which term, the said apprentice his said master faithfully shall, serve, his secret keep, his lawful Commands every where readily obey. He shall do no damage to his said master, nor see it done by others, without giving notice thereof to his said master, he shall not waste his said masters goods nor led them unlawfully to any, he shall not commit Fornication nor contract matrimony within the said term, he shall not play at cards at dice, or any other unlawful game, whereby his said master may have damage with his own goods nor the goods of others, without license from his said master, shall neither buy nor sell, he shall not absent himself day or night from his said masters service without his leave, nor haunt Ale-houses, taverns to play - houses, but in service without his leave, but in all things behave himself as a faithful apprentice ought to do during the said term. And the said master shall use the utmost of his endeavors to teach or cause to be taught or instructed the said apprentice in the trade and mystery of Boat building and procure and provide for him sufficient meat, drink, and working apparel, lodging and washing, building for an apprentice, during said term eight years and one month, to give said John Vermillion three quarters nigh schooling. And for the true performance of all and singular the Covenants and agreements aforesaid, the said parties bind themselves each unto the others firmly by these presents. In Witnesses whereof the said parties have interchanged Subscribed & acknowledged ably set their hands and seals hereunto. Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and twelve- Subscribed & Acknowledged before the subscriber } John Vermillion a Justice of the peace for Washn. County District Of Columbia - } 1st Jany. 1812 } George McCauley Joseph Cassin [signed] Recorded the 11th of January 1812 [signed]

Note: The following two letters give some indication of perspective of the WNY Master Mechanics and Master Boat Builder George McCauley in particular following the burning of the Navy Yard. John Vermillion was fortunate to have the opportunity to complete his long apprenticeship after the burning of the yard, and he is listed in the 1822 Washington Directory as living with his widowed mother Henrietta, and brother Dennis Vermillion, a ship carpenter, at their home at 5 East near Eastern Branch Navy Yard

Washington Navy Yard March 3rd 1817 Sir in the month of September 105 I waited on Mr. Harrison Navy Agent at Philadelphia who informed me there was wanting a Master boatbuilder for the Navy Yard at Washington Mr. Harrison observed that if I would accept the appointment I would have the privilege of taking with me my four Apprentices, observing also that when the Department had a perfect knowledge of my abilities he had nor doubt - but I would Get what I then asked , which was twelve hundred Dollars a year and my house rent paid - on the faith of our Government I accepted the Situation in this Yard as Master boatbuilder expecting from my indefatigable attention to my duty I would be rewarded, Sir the discharging of my two apprentices at this time is A very serious injury to them and my Self - I feel myself in duty bound to teach them their business as I have employment for them to an Advantage to the Department Commodore } Iam very respectfully } Sir your Obedt Servt Th Tingey } George Mc Cauley ============= Navy Yard Wash 4 March 1817 Sir I transmit herewith for information of the Board, and at the request of the Master boat builder - a letter from him to me on the subject of his apprentices, lately dismissed from the yard. I consider it my duty to submit my opinion that - they can also be usefully and profitably employ'd here- As can also, those in the Coopers department; we having a number of large staves to rough , which it would be eligible to have dressed and put under shelter for seasoning - All which is respectfully submitted, for the consideration and decision of the Board. I have the honor to be very respectfully Sir, yr Obedt Servt Comd Jo Rodger Th Tingey