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[Deposition of John Champneys]
Depositions--United States; Slavery--United States
Two-page deposition of John Champneys describing the circumstances surrounding charges of financial support for William Binnie [Junior], the "negro wench Jenny" and her children. Champneys purchased Jenny at "St. Augustine's when the whole property...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Receipt for the sale of a slave named Jayne]
Slaves--New York (State)--Albany; Slaves--New York (State)--Albany
Bill of sale for a "negro wench named Jayne" from Albany, New York, physician Samuel Stringer to Philip Wendell of the same city. Signed by witnesses Robert C. Schenck and Walter Vrooman.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Receipt for the sale of the slave Betty]
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,...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Bill of sale for a slave named Bett]
Slaves--New York (State)--Albany; Slaves--New York (State)--Albany
Bill of sale for "a certain negro wench named Bett" from Cornelius Van Schelluyne, Philip Wendel, and Lucas Van Weighten to innholder Jacob 5 Lansing of Albany, New York.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Bill of sale for the slave called Lavina]
Slaves--New York (State)--Albany; Slaves--New York (State)--Albany
Bill of sale of "one negro wench called Livina" from Pieter Quackenbous to indian trader Pieter [Peter] Ryckman of Albany, New York.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Memorandum regarding the sale of a slave and her child to Mrs. Elsworth]
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...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Bill of sale for a slave named Jude]
Slavery--Jamaica--Kingston; Slaves--Jamaica--Kingston; Slave trade--Jamaica--Kingston
Bill of sale for a "wench named Jude," purchased by John Joyce [of Kingston, Jamaica], for company Joyce & Turnbull. Signed by Richard Bailey.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

Hannah Platner and Leonard Ten Broeck Agreement
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.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Birth certificate of female child by the name of Susan]
Birth certificates--New York (State)--New York; Slavery--New York (State)--New York
Birth certificate of Susan, born May 17, 1801, to a 'Negro Wench named Nanny' belonging to New York City merchant Abraham Brinckerhoff.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Birth certificate of a certain female child named Roselle]
Birth certificates--New York (State)--New York; Slavery--New York (State)--New York
Birth certificate of Roselle, born December 24, 1803, to a 'Mulatto Wench named Betty' belonging to New York City merchant John Gerhard Coster. In document, the word 'Negro' has been crossed out and replaced with 'Mulatto.'
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Birth certificate of a female child named Ann Robinson]
Birth certificates--New York (State); Slavery--New York (State)
Birth certificate of Ann Robinson, born February 25, 1800, to 'a negro wench named Ann Robinson' belonging to John Hughes of New York.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Birth certificate of a child named Catharine]
Birth certificates--New York (State)--New York; Slavery--New York (State)--New York
Birth certificate of Catharine, born April 16, 1800, to a 'slave a Molatto [mulatto] wench named Silvia [Sylvia]' belonging to New York City merchant Jonathan Lawrence.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Birth certificate of Martha or Mat, a black child]
Birth certificates--New York (State)--New York; Slavery--New York (State)--New York
Birth certificate of 'Martha or Mat,' born January 24, 1807, to a 'wench, Rachel' belonging to New York City teacher Stanton Latham.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Birth certificate of a female negro child named Hannah]
Birth certificates--New York (State)--New York; Slavery--New York (State)--New York
Birth certificate of Hannah, born June 28, 1812, to a 'negro wench' named Sarah belonging to New York City livery stable keeper John Sandford.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Birth certificate of a child named Charles]
Birth certificates--New York (State)--New York; Slavery--New York (State)--New York
Birth certificate of Charles, born July 11, 1803, to a 'Negro wench named Jane' belonging to New York City chandler Abraham Van Deursen.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Birth certificate of a female child which has since been named Harriet]
Birth certificates--New York (State)--New York; Slavery--New York (State)--New York
Birth certificate of Harriet, born February 15, 1812, to a 'Negro Wench Betsey' belonging to Catharine Watts, widow of Charles Watts of New York City.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

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