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Article of Separation Between Husband and Wife

THIS Indenture of three parts, made the day of, one thousand eight hundred and -, between A. B., of the City of -- -, of the first part, and C. D., his wife, of the second, and E. F. trustee of the said C. D.. of the third part: Whereas, divers disputes and unhappy differences have arisen between the said party of the first part, and his said wife, for which reason they have consented and agreed to live separate and apart from each other during their natural life; therefore, this Indenture witnesseth, That the said party of the first part, in consideration of the premises, and in pursuance thereof, doth hereby covenant, promise, and agree, to and with the said trustee, and also to and with his said wife, that it shall and may be lawful for her, his said wife, at all times hereafter, to live separate and apart from him; and that he shall and will allow and permit her to reside and be in such place and places, and in such family or families, and with such relations, friends, and other persons, and to follow and carry on such trade or business as she may from time to time choose, or think fit to do; and that he shall not, or will at any time sue, or suffer her to be sued, for living separate and apart from him, or compel her to live with him, or sue, molest, disturb, or trouble her for living separate and apart from him, or any other person whomsoever, for receiving, entertaining, or harboring her; and that he will not, without her consent, visit her, or knowingly enter any house or place where she shall dwell, reside, or be, or send, or cause to be sent, any letter or message to her; nor shall, or will, at any time hereafter, claim or demand any of her money, jewels, plate, clothing, household goods, furniture, or stock in trade, which she now hath in her power, custody or possession, or which she shall or may at any time hereafter have, buy, or procure, or which shall be devised or given to her, or that she may otherwise acquire; and that she shall and may enjoy and absolutely dispose of the same, as if she were a feme sole and unmarried; and further, that the said party of the first part shall and will well and truly pay, or cause to be paid unto her, his said wife, for and towards her better support and maintenance, the yearly sum of dollars, free and clear of all charges and deductions whatever, for, and during her natural life, at, or upon the first days of January, April, July, and October, in each and every year during her said natural life, which the said trustee doth hereby agree to take, in full satisfaction for her support and maintenance, and all alimony whatever, And the said trustee, in consideration of the sum of one dollar, to him duly paid, doth covenant and agree, to, and with the said party of the first part, to indemnify and bear him harmless. of, and from all debts of his said wife, contracted, or that may hereafter be contracted. by her, or on her account; and if the said party of the first part shall be compelled to pay any such debt or debts, the said trustee hereby agrees to repay the same on demand, to the said party of the first part, with all damage and loss he may sustain thereby.

In witness, etc. [as in Marriage Settlement.\