"I am a good deal in want of a House Joiner
& Bricklayer, (who really understand their profession) & you
would do me a favor by purchasing one of each, for me."
Via John Fea a letter from George Washington in 1784.
A reminder that buying and selling people isn't unique to today's sports world, it also went on centuries ago. And at least from the language, we can't tell whether George was after a slave or an indentured servant.
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