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Interpreting the Evidence

Indenture of Matheas Wirgerlin, Schenectady, October 28, 1777

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About this Activity

  • Documents in this Activity:
  • Historical Eras:

    Revolution and New Nation (1754 - 1820s)

  • Thinking Skill:

    Historical Analysis & Interpretation

  • Grade Level:

    Middle School
    High School
    College University

  • Topics:

    American Revolution
    Labor

  • Primary Source Types:

    Written Document

  • Creator:

    NYS Archives Partnership Trust Education Team

  1. Load Indenture of Matheas Wirgerlin, Schenectady, October 28, 1777 in Main Image Viewer

Suggested Teaching Instructions

Schenectady indenture
Other, NYHS_MSMisc_001

Document Description
Indenture for Matheas Wirgerlin "being deserted out of the army lately commanded by Lieut. General John Burgoin" making Wirgerlin a servant of [      ] S. Ten Eyck and his wife Elsie of Schenectady, October 28, 1777.

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