Manuscript summons for witnesses against “Hannah a negro woman”

Title:

Manuscript summons for witnesses against “Hannah a negro woman”

Description:

This court summons orders two men and two women to serve as witnesses the following day against “Hannah a Negro woman” who had been indicted for the “Murder of a Bastard Child.” The child was likely her own.

Creator:

New York (State). Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery (New York County)

Date:

1785

Coverage:

[New York County]

Display Date:

31 May 1785

Hover Text:

Hannah — the effects of slavery

Published Item:

U

Item Index:

18

Item Sort:

1700s

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