Jerry

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Name
Jerry
Sex
Male
Freedom Status
Enslaved
Work Location
University of Alabama Steward's Hall (present day Gorgas Hall)
Enslaver
Currently unknown
Leaser
The University of Alabama
Violence
Stabbed with a fork by a student named Phillips Fitzpatrick in the steward's house
Basil Manly Diary III (1843-1848) image 156, May 27, 1847 (assaulted by Fitzpatrick)
"This morning Phillips Fitzpatrick, stuck a fork in the thigh of servant Jerry, hired at the steward’s house, during breakfast. Mr Richardson (tutor) who has the servt under his protection sent for Fitz who did not appears to be in a very good humor – and did not give Mr. Richardson much satisfaction. I sent for Fitz on Friday morning – he talked to me very appropriately – I advised him to get out of this difficulty the easiest and quickest way he can – fined him $3.00"
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