Gabe obtains "leave to buy himself free," 1828
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Title
Gabe obtains "leave to buy himself free," 1828
Subject
Slave hire; Manumission; Slavery--United States; Jesuits--History-- 19th century; Georgetown College
Description
This note in Gabe's account records that in March 1828 he received permission to purchase his freedom. Gabe was required to pay $8 per month for his hire, as well as lay aside an undefined sum above that, until he had paid the required $400 for his freedom. The account records one cash payment in April 1828 for $5.
Creator
Georgetown University Archives
Publisher
Georgetown Slavery Archive
Date
1828-03 to 1828-05
Contributor
Julia Bernier
Rights
Georgetown University Archives
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Financial Records
Identifier
GSA160
Text Item Type Metadata
Text
31. Nichols Dr
1828
Negro Gabe Dr
Mar. 31 To 1 months hire ___________ ________ ___ 8 00
NB. In the beginning of March 1828 he
obtained leave to buy himself free, on
the following terms; he has to pay $8
every month for his hire, and has besides to
lay every month something aside un-
till he collects the sum of $400, which
he has to pay for his freedom.
Apl 30 To 1 months hire ending this date 8 00
May 31 To 1 ditto ending this date _________ 8 00
1828
Contra Cr
April By cash _____ __ ______ ______ 5 00
Original Format
Ledger
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Collection
Citation
Georgetown University Archives , “Gabe obtains "leave to buy himself free," 1828,” Georgetown Slavery Archive, accessed January 22, 2025, https://slaveryarchive.georgetown.edu/items/show/174.