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All these boys are cutters in the Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #7. Ages range from 7 to 12. They live near the factory. Seven year old boy in front, Byron Hamilton, has a badly cut finger, but helps his brother regularly. Behind him is his brother, George, 11 years. He cut his finger half off while working. They and many other youngsters said they were always cutting their fingers. (See photo #2435 and label.) George earns $1.00 some days, $.75 usually. Some of the others said they earn $1.00 when they work all day. At times they start at 7 A.M. Work all day, and until midnight, but the work is very irregular. Names of those in the photo are George Mathews, Johnny Rust, John Surles, Fulsom McCutchin (11 yrs.), Albert Robinson, Morris McConnell.  Location: Eastport, Maine.

All these boys are cutters in the Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #7. Ag...

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All these boys are cutters in the Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #7. Ages range from 7 to 12. They live near the factory. Seven year old boy in front, Byron Hamilton, has a badly cut finger, but helps his brother regularly. Behind him is his brother, George, 11 years. He cut his finger half off while working. They and many other youngsters said they were always cutting their fingers. (See photo #2435 and label.) George earns $1.00 some days, $.75 usually. Some of the others said they earn $1.00 when they work all day. At times they start at 7 a.m., work all day and until midnight, but the work is very irregular. Names of those in photo are George Mathews, Johnny Rust, John Surles[?], Fulsom McCutchin (11 yrs.), Albert Robinson, Morris McConnell.  Location: Eastport, Maine.

All these boys are cutters in the Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #7. Ag...

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Thomas Jefferson to George Mathews, October 8, 1779

Thomas Jefferson to George Mathews, October 8, 1779

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Edmund Randolph to George Mathews, May 14, 1794

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Mathews to Nathaniel Camp Jr., April 30, 1777, Order to Impress Archibald Kennedy's Boat
George Mathews to James Madison, April 16, 1812.

George Mathews to James Madison, April 16, 1812.

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All these boys are cutters in the Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #7. Ages range from 7 to 12. They live near the factory. Seven year old boy in front, Byron Hamilton, has a badly cut finger, but helps his brother regularly. Behind him is his brother, George, 11 years. He cut his finger half off while working. They and many other youngsters said they were always cutting their fingers. (See photo #2435 and label.) George earns $1.00 some days, $.75 usually. Some of the others said they earn $1.00 when they work all day. At times they start at 7 A.M. Work all day, and until midnight, but the work is very irregular. Names of those in the photo are George Mathews, Johnny Rust, John Surles, Fulsom McCutchin (11 yrs.), Albert Robinson, Morris McConnell.  Location: Eastport, Maine.

All these boys are cutters in the Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #7. Ag...

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Henry Knox to George Mathews, May 14, 1794

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Mathews to George Washington, August 19, 1796, 19th-Century Transcription by William B. Sprague
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Mathews to George Washington, August 19, 1796, 19th-Century Transcription by William B. Sprague
George Mathews to James Madison, April 16, 1812.

George Mathews to James Madison, April 16, 1812.

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

Thomas Jefferson to George Mathews, October 8, 1779

Thomas Jefferson to George Mathews, October 8, 1779

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Edmund Randolph to George Mathews, May 14, 1794

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Mathews to George Washington, October 30, 1780

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Mat...

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Henry Knox to George Mathews, May 14, 1794

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Henry Knox...

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George Mathews to James Madison, April 16, 1812.

George Mathews to James Madison, April 16, 1812.

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

Thomas Jefferson to George Mathews, October 8, 1779

Thomas Jefferson to George Mathews, October 8, 1779

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Thomas Jefferson to George Mathews, October 8, 1779

Thomas Jefferson to George Mathews, October 8, 1779

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Mathews to George Washington, October 30, 1780

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Mat...

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George Mathews to James Madison, April 16, 1812.

George Mathews to James Madison, April 16, 1812.

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

Thomas Jefferson to George Mathews, October 8, 1779

Thomas Jefferson to George Mathews, October 8, 1779

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Thomas Jefferson to George Mathews, October 8, 1779

Thomas Jefferson to George Mathews, October 8, 1779

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