Receipt, 1757 February 15.

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Receipt, 1757 February 15.

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An early receipt regarding a slave at Mount Vernon, docketed by George Washington. The receipts reads "Colo. George Washington, for the Hire of Carpenter James [and] Cr. by 5 yds of Negroes Cotton." Carpenter James was likely a slave carpenter hired to work on the renovation of Mount Vernon. The reverse contains a partial notation by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, dated 23 April 1759.

2 p. ; 19.6 x cm.

George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

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George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

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Washington, George, 1732-1799

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