it was not general knowledge that in virginia upon completing ones term , that one may or may not receive land as part of the freedom dues even though servants bound for virginia were promised land according to the custom of the country , or fifty acres according to custom , but in reality , it all depended on the generosity of the master and most indented servants received nothing but ten bushels of corn , thirty shillings and one musket worth twenty shillings and maybe a new set of clothing .