Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 The hiring of four slaves
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07936 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1794/12/26 Pagination: 1 p. 16 x 18 cm. Order a Copy
"Having occasion to hire for the ensuing year four very able intelligent negro-men, I hereby authorize Mr. Peter Derieux to act for me therein, and oblige myself to pay whatever hire he may stipulate for me..."
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