1839-08-07, Unnamed, Male, Labor (Domestic)

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1839-08-07, Unnamed, Male, Labor (Domestic)

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Enslaved men repaired the new college building, and paint the President's House and the Chapel Cupola.

Partial Transcript: "Resolved That the Prudential Committee be directed without delay, to [employ] 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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August 7, 1839

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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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