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Carter Affidavit, 1814

 Item
Identifier: MC-1954-31

Scope and Contents

Peter M. Carter, Alderman of the City of New York and Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, makes affidavit that Joseph, a mulatto twenty-five years old, has always been and is now adjudged a free man according to the laws of the State of New York.

Dates

  • Creation: 1814

Conditions Governing Access

Access is by appointment only.

Extent

1 item

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

Brown with age and quite fragile.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository

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