New York City mixed manuscript collection
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Abstract
The New York City mixed manuscript collection includes naval orders from Captain Kennedy to Captain Joseph Deane, 1766; receipts belonging to Benjamin Sands; the last will and testament of Elizabeth Sharpas, 1785; and naturalization papers of Peter Ludlow. All manuscripts originate from New York City.
Arrangement
This small collection is housed in a single folder with no particular arrangement.
Scope and Contents
The New York City mixed manuscript collection includes naval orders from Captain Kennedy to Captain Joseph Deane, 1766; receipts belonging to Benjamin Sands; the last will and testament of Elizabeth Sharpas, 1785; and naturalization papers of Peter Ludlow. All manuscripts originate from New York City.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to users without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
The material in this collection is in the public domain. While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); New York City ephemera, 1977.438, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source and date of acquisition unknown. The collection was formally accessioned in 1977.
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Processing Information
This collection was renamed from "New York City ephemera" to "New York City mixed manuscript collection" by Dee Bowers in November 2023. At that time the collection was also rehoused and the finding aid revised.
