Ben and James paid for extra work during college vacation, 1847
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Title
Ben and James paid for extra work during college vacation, 1847
Subject
Slavery; Georgetown College
Description
This cash book entry from September 20, 1847 shows a payment of $6 being made to Ben and James, described as "hired col[or]d serv[an]ts," for "extra work in vacations."
Ben and James likely refer to Benedict Johnson and James Young who appear to have worked on campus in both slavery and freedom.
Ben and James likely refer to Benedict Johnson and James Young who appear to have worked on campus in both slavery and freedom.
Creator
Georgetown University Archives
Publisher
Georgetown Slavery Archive
Date
1847-09-20
Contributor
Julia Bernier
Rights
Georgetown University Library
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Financial Record
Identifier
GSA281
Text Item Type Metadata
Text
“ to little expenses for students, distinctly charged . . . . . . 1.86.
“ to lock , key, sash cord, kitchen knife . . . . . . . . . . .84
- to Ben + James hired col.d servts. for extra work in vacations . 6. “
Original Format
Cash Book
Files
Collection
Citation
Georgetown University Archives, “Ben and James paid for extra work during college vacation, 1847,” Georgetown Slavery Archive, accessed January 22, 2025, https://slaveryarchive.georgetown.edu/items/show/306.