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Whilst my father never owned a slave outright, he hired their time from surrounding slave holders. A strong man could be had for ($150.00) one hundred and fifty dollars per annum; a woman for housework about half the above amount. Our slaves were protected by their masters in agreements mutually signed by both parties. This contained among other stipulations that said slave was to be provided with two summer and two winter suits of clothing. (Show me the laborer of today who is guaranteed the like amount.) He was also to have good substantial food and to be treated in a humane manner.