James Reilly hires Stephen, 1830

James Reilly hires Stephen, 1830

Slavery; Slave hiring; Hire Terms; Slave labor; Georgetown College; Jesuits--History--19th century

On January 12 1829 James Reilly agreed to hire an enslaved man Stephen from the college for $75 per year and provide him with "clothes + vitals." He was charged $75 on January 12, 1830.

Georgetown University Archives

Georgetown Slavery Archive

1829-01- 12 to 1830- 01- 12

Julia Bernier

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1830   M^r James Reilly   D^r

Jan. 12 To one years hire of 

Stephen                     ___ 75 00

N.B. Jan^y 12, 1829 M^r Reilly 

agreed to pay for the hire of 

Stephen $75 p^r Ann. and fur-

nish him with clothes and vi-

tals.        

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