1844-11-14, Unnamed, Labor

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Title

1844-11-14, Unnamed, Labor

Description

Two enslaved persons leased by the University of Georgia aided E. L. Thomas, a local planner, with retracing lots and setting up stakes around the University campus.

Partial Transcript: "Resolved, that Mr. Thomas retrace the lines around the square 3 ½ lots, and set up new stakes at the corners, and that he have the use of the two College servants, to aid him therein, and to receive for his compensation the wood in the streets and for other work he be allowed $5 per day and use of the servants."

Event Type

Action Status

Date

November 14, 1844

Location

Source

Freedom Status

Author

Leaser

Organization

Task Performed

Aid E. L. Thomas

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