New York City-Indentures 1718-1727, 1792-1915

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New York City-Indentures 1718-1727, 1792-1915

Indentures in this collection include contracts binding small children and young people of both sexes to periods of domestic servitude, agricultural labor, or apprenticeship with practitioners of a wide variety of trades and occupations. The collection also consists of foundling records from the Alms House and later the Department of Public Charities as well as deeds of manumission and free papers for African American city residents.

10.75 Linear feet; (41 volumes and 2 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6330611

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New York (N. Y.)

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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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New York (N.Y.). Dept. of Public Charities and Correction.

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New York (N.Y.). Dept. of Public Welfare.

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New York Foundling Hospital

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