1835-08-05, Unnamed, Male, Commercial Transaction (Enslaved hire)

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1835-08-05, Unnamed, Male, Commercial Transaction (Enslaved hire)

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An enslaved man was hired to examine the roof of Old College due to its decayed state.

Partial Transcript: "Resolved That a competent workman be employed to examine said roof, & if in his opinion it can be repaired, The [Prudential] Committee be requested to contract for said repairs, and have the same done with out delay"

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August 5, 1835

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Hired to examine the Old College roof for potential repairs

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