Abstract
We explore the business of the slaves from the current accounts as clients of a commercial house in a hinterland economy at the end of the slave period, including debits and credits, money and merchandise. The slaves delivered corn and beans and bought a wide range of products, including food, clothing and utensils. Almost a third of the occurrences referred to money, representing the main expense debited to slaves, including the payment to the slave owner. These numerous amounts of substantive values in just over a year demonstrate a repeated ability to do business with a trading house. Although only a small part of them can afford to accumulate money, only an even smaller portion can obtain freedom.
Keywords:
Slavery; Commerce; Slave; Business; Current account