Author: James Hill

In this letter to George Washington, dated August 30, 1772, overseer James Hill details several financial transactions pertaining to Washingtonꞌs plantations, as well as other happenings around the farms. He also mentions that many of the slaves are without even a single shirt.

In this letter, dated December 13, 1772, James Hill, one of the overseers of George Washington‘s plantations, informs Washington of the state of various stores and stock. He reports that slave children have no clothing at all, despite the cold of the winter months.