1864 Confederate Corps of Engineers Slave Labor Payroll Ledger

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1864 Confederate Corps of Engineers Slave Labor Payroll Ledger Payroll services at the Gabion (used in building forts and building fortifications) factory in Charleston. "We the subscribers have received of Maj. J. H. Echols Corps of Engineers, the sums set opposite our names respectively, in full for the services of ourselves and our slaves, during the month of February 1864 at the time specified". Occupations, wages, names, signatures (or X marks) of over 75 men listed. "I certify the within Pay Roll is correct and just; that the services were performed, and necessary for public service. and that none of the persons belong to the Army of the Confederate States enlisted or conscripted". 16"X13.5" 8 fold 2-sided document in excellent condition