Payment authorization to treasurer for support and maintenance of children born to slaves in the Town of Mamaroneck
Series Number
B1718
Summary
Abandoned children of slaves were to be supported at the state's expense by the local overseers of the poor. This series consists of a warrant to pay the Overseers of the Poor of the Town of Mamaroneck for the support and maintenance of children born of slaves and abandoned by their respective masters, as well as a signed statement that the money was received by the overseer.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
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