New-York African Free-School; American Convention for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery and Improving the Condition of the African Race; Abolitionists--New York (State)--New York--Societies, etc.; African Americans--Education--New York...
New-York Society for Promoting the Manumission of Slaves, commonly known as the New-York Manumission Society, was established 1785 to publicly promote the abolition of slavery and manumission of slaves in New York State. The society, which was...
Slaves--New York (State); Slavery--New York (State)
Fragment containing request for "a barral [sic] of tar" to be given to Cuf, a slave belonging to Denyse Denyse. Addressed to Mr. Jones, a New York ship candler.
Slaves--New York (State); Slavery--New York (State)
Form of compliance for Philip Wendell of New York, regarding the July 9, 1798 act of Congress entitled, "An act to provide for the valuation of lands and dwelling-houses, and the enumeration of slaves, within the United States. Signed by Harmanus...
Birth certificates--New York (State); Slavery--New York (State)
Birth certificate of Jack, born January 24, 1799, belonging to Fredk. Fisher [probably Colonel Frederick Visscher] of Montgomery County, New York. Includes note dated June 30, 1802 stating that, 'Cates child was born named Tom.'
African American children--New York (State)--New York; African Americans--Education--New York (State)--New York; Public Schools--New York (State)--New York; Schools--New York (state); Slavery--New York (State)--New York
These records cover the latter portion of the African Free-Schools' existence, ending two years before oversight for the schools was transferred to the Public School Society. They relate to classroom observation, student performance, behavior and...
Slaves--New York (State)--Long Island; Slavery--New York (State)--Long Island
Bill of sale of a "negro wench Betty" from Cornelius Van der Veer, Junior, of Flatbush, Long Island, New York, to William Tongue. On back, additional notes in two different hands, both dated January 21, 1777, regarding the sale of the same slave,...
Slaves--New York (State)--Albany; Slavery--New York (State)--Albany
Bill of sale for "a certain negro boy called Portsmouth" from David Ingersol [?] to Barnabus Brient [Bryant] [of Albany, New York]. On back, bill of sale for same slave, Portsmouth, from Barnabus Bryant to Evert Wendell, dated January 2, 1726.
Slaves--New York (State)--Albany; Slavery--New York (State)--Albany
Bill of sale for "a certain negro man named Robert Harrison" from John J. Roff of Colonie, Albany County [New York] to Gerrit W. Van Schaick of Albany [New York]. Document specifies that Harrison will remain in Van Schaick's service until May 1,...
Slaves--New York (State)--Brooklyn; Slavery--New York (State)--Brooklyn
Two-page memorandum regarding the sale of a "negro wench and child sold at publick vendue [sic], to Mrs. Elsworth for eight pound." Includes list of 3 "articles" outlining the terms of sale set forth by executor William Elsworth. Signed by...
Slaves--New York (State)--Shodack; Slavery--New York (State)--Shodack
Note giving permission for the "bearer of a negro woman named Charr" to sell her to a new master for the sum of seventy-five dollars. Signed by Marte Beekman, Jacob Baurhyte, and John T. Miller of Shodack [New York].
Slaves--New York (State)--Livingston; Slavery--New York (State)--Livingston
Bill of sale for "a certain Negro Wench named Dion" from Hannah Blatner [Platner] to Lenard [Leonard] Ten Broeck of Livingston [Columbia County, New York]. Unsigned.
Birth certificates--New York (State)--New York; Slavery--New York (State)--New York
Birth certificate of William, born April 19, 1807, to a 'female slave' belonging to New York City sail maker Peter H. Wendover. Addressed to Thomas Morris Esquire, Clerk of the City and County of New York.
African American children--New York (State)--Richmond County; Registers of births, etc.--New York (State)--Richmond County; Slaves--New York (State)--Richmond County; Slavery--New York (State)--Richmond County; Slaves--Emancipation--New York...
Birth records and deeds of manumission for African American children in the town of Castleton, Staten Island, N.Y. between 1799 and 1827.
Slaves--Emancipation--New York (State)--New York; Slavery--New York (State)--New York; Slaves--New York (State)--New York
Two-page deed of manumission by Frederick De Peyster, acting as executor for the deceased Samuel Hake of New York City, emancipating slave Phoebe Jackson. Signed by witnesses J. [John] Nitchie and Henry M. Fine, and made official by DeWitt Clinton.
Slaves--New York (State)--New York; Slavery--New York (State)--New York
Receipt of payment to an almshouse for maintenance fees for Dina "a slave in Bridewell" [probably the New York City Almshouse] from owner Rich Thurman [?] to Superintendant Mr. Jones.
Slaves--New York (State)--New York; Slavery--New York (State)--New York
Receipt for the sale of "a certain black man named Joe" from Joseph Houston, Junior, and Charles J. Guion of New York City to Peter G. Hart. Document specifies that after a period of four years, Joe will be freed. Signed by witness Benjamin Hart.
