sentences:  Washington's slaves were the subjects of the longest provisions in the 29-page will, taking three pages in which his instructions were more forceful than in the rest of the document.His valet, William Lee, was freed immediately and his remaining 123 slaves were to be emancipated on the death of Martha.The deferral was intended to postpone the pain of separation that would occur when his slaves were freed but their spouses among the dower slaves remained in bondage, a situation which affected 20 couples and their children.