[Birth certificate of boy named Thomas]

Slavery Collection, 1709-1864

1812-11-16

Birth certificate of Thomas, born in March 1812, to 'a Black woman slave' belonging to New York City ship master Elias De Butts. Also signed by De Butts's attorney Anthony Wildon [?].

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Mss Collection - Slavery Collection

Birth certificates--New York (State)--New York
Slavery--New York (State)--New York

Birth certificates

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