Articles of agreement, George Augustine Washington with James Taylor

Containers:
Box 17, Folder 1790.04.21
Creator:
Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793
Scope and content:

By this contract, Taylor agrees to act as overseer on Washington's farm in Fairfax County. Taylor is to oversee the slaves' labor; make and repair plows and fences; construct buildings as needed, "see to the stock of every kind." Taylor will "... provide in due season meal for the Negroes and see it regularly distributed--That he will be very careful of the Negroes--" Taylor receives 18 lbs. and food and shelter for he and family. Copy of agreement also included, MS-4527

Language:
English .

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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