These documents are an example of the efficiency in paying owners for their hired laborers. James Stone, the owner, requested that Thomas Baden receive payment for his “Peoples” labor on November 5, 1795. The payment was issued just two days later on November 7, 1795.

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The Commissioners of the Federal District
D.rs to James Stone

For the Hire of Negroes, Toney, Salisbury, & Jacob
from 1st of July to 1st October 1795 – 3 months
at 5 Dollars p.r m.o each 45..[00]

Received Nov.r 7th 1795 of Chris.r Richmond forty five
for the above amt.
for James Stone Tho.s Baden