[Deposition of Sylvester Judson]

Slavery Collection, 1709-1864

1817-07-30

Two-page deposition of Sylvester Judson of New York City regarding his runaway female slave, Isabel, who willfully refused to return to his service. Recorded and signed by J. Hedden [probably Josiah Hedden]. Note on verso states that the deposition was "taken and ordered by J. Hopson and J. Warner" [probably Judge James Hopson and Judge Henry Whiting Warner].

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Mss Collection - Slavery Collection

Slavery--New York (State)--New York
Fugitive slaves--New York

Depositions

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