New York (N.Y.) Almshouse and Bridewell Commissioners records, 1791-1855.

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New York (N.Y.) Almshouse and Bridewell Commissioners records, 1791-1855.

Collection consists of minute book, book of indentures and ten additional indentures.

.3 linear foot (2 v.)

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New York (N.Y.). Commissioners of the Alms-House, Bridewell, and Penitentiary

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The Almshouse and Bridewell Commissioners were appointed by New York City Mayor James Duane in 1784 to supervise the two houses and to provide general relief to poor people living outside the houses. From the description of New York (N.Y.) Almshouse and Bridewell Commissioners records, 1791-1855. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122378708 From the guide to the New York (N.Y.) Almshouse and Bridewell Commissioners records, 1791-1855, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts an...