Hire of Negro David by Hampden-Sydney College, prior to 1 January 1803

Title: Hire of Negro David by Hampden-Sydney College, prior to 1 January 1803
Description: The record of Major James Morton presenting an account for the hire of "Negro David" who had been employed in the service of the College. The payment of 14.19.3 pounds sterling was allowed. Recorded in the minutes of the trustees 1 January 1803
Event Type: Commercial transaction: Enslaved hire
Action Status: Completed
Date: January 1, 1803
Date Certainty: Approximate
Location: Prince Edward County
Source: Minutes of the Board of Trustees of Hampen-Sydney College] vol. 1, p 222
Primary Participant: David
Freedom Status: Enslaved
Enslaver: James Morton
Author: Trustees of Hampden-Sydney College
Hirer: Hampden-Sydney College
Permission From: James Morton
Organization: Hampden-Sydney College
Currency: Pounds
Price: 14.19.3
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