Hire of Michael from Margaret Fenwick, 1821

Hire of Michael from Margaret Fenwick, 1821

Slave hiring; Slave labor; Georgetown College

Margaret Fenwick's account with the college includes the hire of a man named Michael in 1821 for $60. The hire of Michael, along with rents for 1821 and 1822, appear to have offset her bills, including expenses for her son George.

Georgetown University Archives

Georgetown Slavery Archive

12-08-1822

Julia Bernier

Georgetown University Library

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                        Geo. Town College

                          August 12^th 1822

 

[Entry 231]

 

            Margaret Fenwick                              C^r

 

                By Micheal’s hire for 1821                                                                          60.00

                By 2 ½ years wages @ wash house @ 36.00                                90.00

                By 1 years rent endg Dec^r 1820 for house + lot on 2 s^t [?]             200.00

                By D^o                        D^o                    1821                                        200.00

                By D^o                       D^o                    1822                                        150.00    700.00

                                                                                                                        ______

 

           D^r To measurers bill for improvements                                              469.12 ½

                  “ 2 years expense for son Geo. Up to July 1821 $ 360.00                       360.00

                                                                                                                                    $829.12

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