Translation
We, the guild jury and other masters of the craft of linen weavers in Bischweiler
hereby certify that the present journeyman by the name of Nikolaus Spreng from
Bischweiler, born in | - |, 20 years old and of medium stature, also of brown
hair, has been working here on site for 1 year and 4 weeks, and during this
time always behaved faithfully, diligently, calmly, peacefully and honestly, as
befits every journeyman. We can attest to this and we would therefore like to
politely ask all our fellow masters to promote this journeyman everywhere in
accordance with trade custom.
Certified in Bischweiler, January 14, 1754
Hanß Jacob Lehnman Guild Master
Jacob Thomas Oldest juror
Christian ???? Youngest juror
Andres Heimburger Master where the journeyman was working
He was employed by Hanß Georg Ha...ß, alderman from Wangen
Passed Strasbourg July 25, 1754 at 12 o'clock
Measures about 13 by 8 inches.