Apprenticeship of Micah Hawkins to Abraham Rapley (Rapelje), Kings County, N.Y., May 30, 1796. Contract between 19 year old Micah Hawkins and Abraham Rapley (Rapelje), 16 months, to learn the trade of coach and chair making; approved by father Jonas Hawkins, witnessed before Kings County, N.Y. Justice of the Peace John Fisher. Signed later by Suffolk County, N.Y. Justice of the Peace Abraham Woodhull.
