Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
The Rhode Islander
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
In Washington, President Tyler employs a colored man named Wilkins as chief manager of the White House at $1700 annually, who handles expenses and staff. Wilkins' son ($1000) introduces visitors, daughter ($300) also hired; total 18 colored persons, only two of Tyler's slaves as servants. First such presidential appointment.
Clipping
OCR Quality
Full Text
What sub-type of article is it?
What keywords are associated?
What entities or persons were involved?
Where did it happen?
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Key Persons
Outcome
president tyler has in all 18 colored persons hired. he has but two of his slaves with him, as servants. this is the first time that any of our presidents have made a colored man the chief butler of his household.
Event Details
The affairs of the White House at Washington are all conducted by a colored man named Wilkins, whom the President hires at a salary, with perquisites, of $1700 per annum, and who disburses all the expenses of the palace. He has his office, where he keeps his accounts, employs and discharges whomsoever he pleases. His son is employed at $1000 a year and introduces all strangers to the President. His daughter is also employed at $300 a year.