Elizabeth Wright affidavit of manumission regarding David Preston of Frederick County, Maryland, 1832 May 11
File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
An affidavit of manumission from Elizabeth Wright dated May 11, 1832 in Frederick County, Maryland, which states that David Preston was born free.
Dates
- Creation: 1832 May 11
Creator
- From the Collection: Frederick Douglass High School (Baltimore, Md.) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Johns Hopkins University (Collector, Organization)
- From the Collection: United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 19th (1863-1867) (Organization)
- From the Collection: Pennsylvania. National Guard (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is housed off-site and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Biographical / Historical
The affidavit states that David Preston was twenty-three-years-old, about five feet, six inches tall, and had a scar on his left leg.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.47 Cubic Feet (1 legal full-sized box and 1 flat box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from David M. Lesser Fine Antiquarian Books LLC. July 9, 2013.
Accruals
Accession 2013-14.MS.020.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
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Baltimore MD 21218 USA
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The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218 USA
specialcollections@lists.jhu.edu