There used to be at the Monticello “visitor center” which described in detail the lives of the slaves. Was interested to learn that they were able to hold “second jobs” for which they were paid, and that they were able to save that money, sometimes even enough to buy their freedom.
“Was interested to learn that they were able to hold “second jobs” for which they were paid, and that they were able to save that money, sometimes even enough to buy their freedom.”
What was their first job?