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Pine Hill was situated amid rolling hills and green forests, with little streams that fed one of the nearby lakes. The plantation had a large stately mansion painted green and white and which stood in a grove of pines. The mansion was surrounded by gardens of roses and a variety of shrubbery as well
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We know a lot about life at Pine Hill. Past the main house were approximately 100 well-whitewashed frame cabins with brick chimneys; all who wanted them had gardens, with free seed provided. There were also about 30 "house slaves".
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The enslaved people were required to bathe and don clean clothes at least twice a week. There was a contract with a doctor to treat cases of illness.
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