1829-03-04, Unnamed, Commercial Transaction (Small goods)

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Title
1829-03-04, Unnamed, Commercial Transaction (Small goods)
Description
University students purchased a turkey from an enslaved person, and got reprimanded by the University.

Partial Transcript: "James Gardner & William Bacon were fined by the Faculty each one dollar for purchasing a turkey of a negro, & inviting other students during study hours to partake of it with them"
Action Status
Completed
Date
4 March 1829
Freedom Status
Enslaved
Author
Alvin Lathrop
Organization
University of Georgia
Site pages
Map & Timeline

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Title Class
1829-03-04, Unnamed, Mention Event
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