1855-11-06, Unnamed, Labor (Domestic)
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Title
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1855-11-06, Unnamed, Labor (Domestic)
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Description
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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."
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Date
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6 November 1855
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Price
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$10 or $12
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Task Performed
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Annual repairs including mending plaster, setting glass, and repairing blinds