The contract happened in 1866, the Contract was created by the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands. Charles Brooks was 7 years old, with the consent of his mum, he agreed to this contract learn the art of farming and would be be freed from this contract at the age of 21.
What is a "indenture"
Indenture a is a legal contract deal between two parties, usually an employer and either an apprentice or an employee., as in the case of Edward Clayton and Charles Brooks
1. The contract happened in 1866 ,Charles a freed boy with the consent of his mum agreed be an apprentices to Edward Clayton
2.The government agency created after the Civil War overseeing this contract is the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands for apprentices of orphan, minor children of freedmen
3. Charles Brooks, at 7 years old, staring from the August 15th 1866 with the advise and consent of his mum agreed be an apprentices to
4. Charles Brooks was supposed to be living with Edward Clayton serving him and also learn the art of farming
5.Edward Clayton on the other hand will agreed to teach Charles farming, reading, writing, and arithmetic, also provide and take care of him. This is based on the contract
6. T he contract will be binding for 14 year at that time Charles would be released from the contract at the age of 21.
7. The contract was voluntary for Charles and his mother, he would gladly abide by it which will be legal deal
8.Charles is free because he willingly entered the contract, gaining benefits as he learned from the master.