1847-02-20, Unnamed, Commercial Transaction (Enslaved hire)

Item

Title

1847-02-20, Unnamed, Commercial Transaction (Enslaved hire)

Description

The University paid Crane & Carlton for enslaved persons, appointments, and improvements to the President's lot for $123.57.

Partial Transcript: "Resolved that an [account] by Crane & Carlton for servants, appointments and other items of improvements on the President’s lot, amounting to $123. 57one/half be allowed and that the Chairman [draw] on the Treasury for the amount of the bill as rendered, and that he also draw on the Treasury for the sum of $500.00."

Event Type

Action Status

Date

February 20, 1847

Location

Source

Freedom Status

Author

Leaser

Organization

Price

$123.57

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