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Extract from Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book

[ca. 1801]

children till 10. years old to serve as nurses

from 10. to 16. the boys make nails, the girls spin.

at 16. go into the ground or learn trades.

MS (MHi).
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Date Range
1801 - 1809
Date
January 1, 1801 to December 31, 1801
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
MHi
Quote Category
Slaves

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