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The Auction of Redemptioner Servants, Philadelphia, 1771-1804: An Economic Analysis.

Authors :
Grubb, Farley
Source :
Journal of Economic History. Sep88, Vol. 48 Issue 3, p583. 21p. 3 Charts.
Publication Year :
1988

Abstract

Analyzes the redemption system auction that has transformed the immigrant servants in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1771-1804. Overview of the indenture system.

Subjects

Subjects :
*REDEMPTION (Law)
*FOREIGN workers

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00220507
Volume :
48
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Economic History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5419758
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022050700005842
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