[Birth certificate of William a Black male child]

Slavery Collection, 1709-1864

1806-04-18

Birth certificate of William, born October 22, 1805, to a 'Slave Betty' belonging to New York City attorney at law Samuel Cowdrey.

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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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