1835-08-05, Unnamed, Male, Labor (Skilled)
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1835-08-05, Unnamed, Male, Labor (Skilled)
Description
An enslaved was hired to examine and potentially repair the roof on Old College on the University campus.
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, but if the Presidential Committee should think upon such examination, that the said roof require new shingling, that they be authorized, make a contract for that purpose, & have the work effected as soon as it can be done with convenience."
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, but if the Presidential Committee should think upon such examination, that the said roof require new shingling, that they be authorized, make a contract for that purpose, & have the work effected as soon as it can be done with convenience."
Event Type
Action Status
Date
August 5, 1835
Location
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Freedom Status
Author
Leaser
Organization
Task Performed
Examine and Repair the roof of Old College
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| 1835-08-05, Unnamed, Male, Commercial Transaction (Enslaved hire) | Event |
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| 1835-08-05, Unnamed, Male, Commercial Transaction (Enslaved hire) | Event |