Record of prisoners and sample book of textiles woven at state prison in New York City 1801-1813

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Record of prisoners and sample book of textiles woven at state prison in New York City 1801-1813

Abel Childs kept this tabulated record of prisoners in the New York State Prison in New York City between 1801 and 1813. He included the prisoners' names, crimes, dates of imprisonment, sentences, and how and when they were discharged. Childs also kept a sample book of textiles woven by prisoners. These two volumes are boxed together

.21 linear foot (1 volume)

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The New York Militia account book is comprised of financial records for a volunteer militia based in New York City. The book spans the years 1802 to 1814, though, since it contains legacy records from an "Old Account Book," the militia was likely established earlier than 1802. In the early 19th century, each state maintained compulsory and voluntary militias to protect against foreign attack and to uphold domestic order. The volunteer militias were often called "uniformed militias" ...

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