This Indenture made the 4o of July 1683 Between James Slose Aged 24 years— of the one party, and Thomas Bowman— on the other party, witnesseth, that the said James Slose doth thereby covenant, promise, and grant to and with the said Thomas Bowman his Executors and Assigns, from the day of the date hereof, until his first and next arrival i n 〈…〉 e 〈…〉 island and after, for and during the term of Four years, to serve in such service and employment, as he the said Tho Bowman— or his Assigns shall there employ him— according to the Custom of the Country in the like kind. In consideration whereof, the said Thomas Bowman— doth hereby covenant and grant to and with the said James Slose to pay for his passing, and to find and allow him meat, drink, apparel, and lodging, with other necessaries, during the said term, and at the end of the said term to pay unto him according to the Custom of the Country  
In witness whereof the parties above mentioned to these Indentures have interchangeably set their Hands and Seals the day and year above written.  
Sealed and delivered in the presence of James Slose 〈…〉