$180
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.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2008-05-06