Colden, Cadwallader David, 1769-1834 [Joseph Curtis's membership certificate for the New York society for promoting the Manumission of Slaves]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05834 Author/Creator: Colden, Cadwallader David, 1769-1834 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Printed document signed Date: 20 February 1812 Pagination: 1 p. ; 43.8 x 48.3 cm. Order a Copy
This document is a large printed certificate for Joseph Curtis, with seal, confirming that he is a member of the New York Society for Promoting the Manumission of Slaves. It it signed by Cadwallader Colden as President and William Van Hook as Secretary of the Society. Engraved and written by Peter Maverick. Accompanied by a paper seal.
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