This contract between George Washington and his gardener (at ContractsProfBlog - the official blog of the AALS Contracts Section - are there unofficial competitors?) made me laugh. Specifically:
- "Gardner, to the best of his knowledge and abilities, and that he will not, at any time, suffer himself to be disguised with liquor, except on the times hereafter mentioned."
- "four Dollars at Christmas, with which he may be drunk 4 days and 4 nights; two Dollars at Easter to effect the same purpose; two Dollars also at Whitsontide, to be drunk two days
Who says law and history are boring? It isn't particularly useful information, but it's funny. Oh, and a great way to celebrate Christianity's most important holidays.
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