Articles of Agreement made between John WELLS and Ann his wife, now resident in Sn in Summer Islands als Bermuda, and Indian Moll, formerly the Indian servant of Ann WELLS, the wife of John WELLS aforesaid, but now to be freed upon conditions of both parties by consent, according to the conditions and agreements as followeth, agreed upon by all parties abovenamed 20 Oct 1683.

Imprimis: It is agreed upon by the above-mentioned persons that for good cause and consideration, John WELLS and Ann his wife doth by condition and agreement free Indian Moll and left her to her own freedom and privilege only in case that the abovesaid Indian Moll hath and doth engage herself by these presents to spin for her former mistress, Ann WELLS, the wife of John WELLS, seven pounds of cotton, and likewise to pay unto Ann WELLS, the wife of John WELLS, 25s of lawful money at or before 29 Sep next ensuing after the date hereof. And when this performed, she, the said Indian Moll, is to have her full freedom without let or molestation. And further it is agreed upon and concluded between the abovementioned parties by these presents that Ann WELLS, the wife of John WELLS, doth engage herself to Indian Moll the whole and former privilege of her cabin as formerly full egress and free egress upon all civil conditions as ever she hath had in her servitude. John WELLS and his wife Ann WELLS expecting by Moll’s promise to give some help and assistance to her aforesaid mistress Ann WELLS for her civil kindness in giving her these privileges aforesaid, they having by condition both agreed to help and assist each other in any case or condition when need shall require, and by this agreement all the above-mentioned persons have agreed and consented, and unto these same presents in testimony have interchangeably subscribed their hands and set to their seals the 29 Oct 1683. Signed John WELLS, the mark of Ann WELLS, the mark of Indian Moll, in the presence of Benjamin TODD, John JACKSON Snr.

Summer Islands 21 Nov 1683: Then appeared before Capt. Henry DURHAM, Governor, Benjamin TODD and John JACKSON Snr. and did aver upon their oaths that the above written instruments were signed, sealed and delivered by the subscribers. Test: John TUCKER, Secretary.

The premises examined by me. John TUCKER, Secretary.