1855-11-06, Unnamed, Labor (Domestic)
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1855-11-06, Unnamed, Labor (Domestic)
Description
Enslaved persons repaired blinds, mended plastering, and replaced glass as part of annual repairs across the University campus.
Partial Transcript: "The usual annual repairs, such as whitewashing - mending of plastering, repairing [fireplaces] of hearths - setting glass & repairing blinds - have been reflected during the vacation & by the agency of the Col. servants, and the direction given by myself principally at an expense of some 10 or 12 dollars."
Partial Transcript: "The usual annual repairs, such as whitewashing - mending of plastering, repairing [fireplaces] of hearths - setting glass & repairing blinds - have been reflected during the vacation & by the agency of the Col. servants, and the direction given by myself principally at an expense of some 10 or 12 dollars."
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Date
November 6, 1855
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Freedom Status
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Price
$10 or $12
Task Performed
Annual repairs including mending plaster, setting glass, and repairing blinds
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