Roger Kingsland vs. Cuff, a slave

Slavery Collection, 1709-1864

1821-09-21

Two-page deposition of the separate testimonies of Richard Kingsland of Barbadoes Neck, New Jersey, and his runaway slave, Cuff. Kingsland states that Cuff, has been identified working on a vessel docked at a wharf in New York City, and should be arrested according to law. Cuff testifies that he had run away from his master because of poor treatment. Transcribed and signed by H. [Henry] Abell.

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Mss Collection - Slavery Collection

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

Depositions

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