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."
Action Status
Completed
Date
20 February 1847
Freedom Status
Enslaved
Organization
Prudential Committee
Price
$123.57
Site pages
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