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Custodial History
October 1, 2003, (unprocessed) 2 items, 0.001 cubic feet; Bill of sale transferring Anderson, a 32 year old man enslaved, from his previous enslaver Duncan Murchins of Moore County NC to his new enslaver A & D McFadger for $1,100.00 (7/31/1855); Agreement to pay enslaver John Allen $220.00 for the value of the hire of Tom, Bill & Susan, enslaved persons, from 2/2/1858-10/25/1858. The Hiring-out system allowed a hirer to temporarily lease an enslaved person from an enslaver, generating revenue for the enslaver through the labor of the enslaved people completing the work. Donor: Anonymous.
Source of acquisition
Anonymous gift
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Encoded by Mark Custer, March 26, 2008
Descriptions updated by Ashlyn Racine, May 2023
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