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An African American "Free Man" document. Boston, 1849. Certifies that "John Bristow, An American Seaman, aged thirty one years . . . black complexion, woolly hair black eyes . . . is a citizen of the United States of America." With blindstamp seal of Custom House of Boston and Charlestown. Creased from folds; adhesive residue to verso; otherwise an unusually well-preserved copy. 10 x 8 1/4 inches.


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Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers

Date:
2008-05-06

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Date:
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Auctioneer:
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Date:
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