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Blake, Thomas, fl. 1813 [Document attesting the free status of Richard Jackson].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08251 Author/Creator: Blake, Thomas, fl. 1813 Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 29 April 1813 Pagination: Order a Copy

One document dated April 29, 1813. Pertains to Richard Jackson, a freedperson. The form is partially printed and filled out by Thomas Blake as a character witness. It states, "the said Richard became free in or before the year 1800." Validated by New York City officials.

Jackson, Richard, fl. 1813
Blake, Thomas, fl. 1813

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