Hire agreement
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CH_CA_2022_IC_005_047
Agreement between Joseph Wickes and Peter Cotton for the hire of Wicke's enslaved woman Nelly for one year. Wages were six dollars a month along with certain articles of clothing. The agreement was renewed for the following year.
MS0066-03-49-001 December 21 1832
agreements
Slavery--Economic aspects--United States, Slave labor
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