1829-10-13, Unnamed, Commercial Transaction (Enslaved hire)

Title: 1829-10-13, Unnamed, Commercial Transaction (Enslaved hire)
Description: Two university students were reprimanded for purchasing fowls from two enslaved people.

Partial Transcript: "Last Saturday night, Oct. 10th, near midnight several students were found together eating fowls etc. purchased of 2 negroes, who were then in the room. J. Bryan & A. Wright, occupants of the room, were fined each 2 dollars, & Branham & Skrine, each l dollar."
Event Type: Commercial transaction: Small goods
Action Status: Completed
Date: 13 October 1829
Location: University of Georgia Campus
Source: Faculty Minutes, Vol. I, 1822-1836; Page 139
Freedom Status: Enslaved
Author: Alvin Lathrop
Organization: University of Georgia