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How did the Hemings family receive preferential treatment at Monticello? Harriet Hemings
10 days ago | beth

How did the Hemings family receive preferential treatment at Monticello?

The Hemings family received a degree of preferential treatment at Monticello, primarily because Sally Hemings was the half-sister of Jefferson’s wife, Martha Jefferson. This familial connection provided them with some privileges, such as clothing allowances, lighter work duties, and eventual opportunities for manumission.