1839-08-07, Unnamed, Male, Commercial Transaction (Enslaved hire)
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1839-08-07, Unnamed, Male, Commercial Transaction (Enslaved hire)
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The Board of Trustees hired enslaved men to repair the outside of the new academic building, and paint the President's House and the Chapel Cupola.
Partial Transcript: "Resolved That the Prudential Committee be directed without delay, to exploy (sic) able workman to repair the outside of the new college building in such a manner as they may deem most proper, and also procure a Painter & have the President’s House and the Chapel Cupola repainted."
Partial Transcript: "Resolved That the Prudential Committee be directed without delay, to exploy (sic) able workman to repair the outside of the new college building in such a manner as they may deem most proper, and also procure a Painter & have the President’s House and the Chapel Cupola repainted."
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Date
August 7, 1839
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The Board of Trustees' concern about failing conditions around campus that they deem to be an "unpleasant situation."
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Repair the outside of the new college building and paint the President's House and the Chapel Cupola
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| 1839-08-07, Unnamed, Male, Labor (Domestic) | Event |
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| 1839-08-07, Unnamed, Male, Labor (Domestic) | Event |