Document: Petition of Mayken to be granted her freedom

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NYSA_A1809-78_V10_pt2_0071
Description

Petition. Mayken, an old and sickly black woman, to be granted her freedom, she having served as a slave since the year 1628.

Document Date
1663-04-19
Document Date (Date Type)
1663-04-19
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Petition
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References

From the collections of the New York State Archives, Albany, New York.  https://www.archives.nysed.gov/  

Translation link see: None

Published bound volume is also available: Translation: Scott, K., & Stryker-Rodda, K. (Ed.). New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch, Vol. 4, Council Minutes, 1638-1649 (A. Van Laer, Trans.). Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.: 1974.

Copyright to the published bound volume is held by the Holland Society of New York.
A complete copy of this publication is available on the
New Netherland Institute website.

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Mayken
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A1809 Additional Party
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