In the will of Murray, Alexander was allowed "to hire himself out, from year to year," and was allowed "to receive, and to make use of his own wages, as he pleases provided he shall conduct himself in a proper and orderly manner." It is also mentioned that Murray directed that his wife and his adopted son, James R. Burchatt, "shall each bind themselves to pay an equal amount, towards his support, if it shall become necessary." In the Appraisement of Property of Murray, a value of $800.00 was placed on Alexander.
John Peringer willed that his other "servant man" Alexander be allowed to outlined a path to his own wages and living arrangements with the help of Murray's assigned executor.
In the IAS Book 4, F. Johnston is listed as the administrator for William M. Richards. One entry in the appraisement states, "To cash recd. in A. Bruce for hire of Lucy 1856" with a value of $41.20.
In the appraisement bill of Thomas C. Read's personal property, a value of $1,000.00 was placed on Alcy and child. This child was most likely related to Alcy but it is not specifically mentioned in the record.