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Adrian Voorhees sworn statements

Call Number

1977.639

Date

1779-1780, inclusive

Creator

Voorhees, Adrian
Tavles, O.

Extent

0.08 Linear Feet in one folder.

Language of Materials

English .

Abstract

One sworn affidavit (1779) and one sworn statement (1780) related to the home and property of Adrian Voorhees of Flatbush during the Revolutionary War.

Arrangement

This small collection is housed in a single folder.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains an original and typed copy of a sworn affidavit, signed by Major O. Tavles and dated September 14, 1779, stating that as a prisoner of war in the home of Adrian Voorhees of Flatbush, he was treated well. Also included is a sworn statement from Voorhees, dated August 4, 1780, stating that two horses and a wagon had been taken from him by Hessians, for which he was never compensated.

Conditions Governing Access

Open to users without restriction.

Conditions Governing Use

The materials in this collection are 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); Adrian Voorhees sworn statements, 1977.639, 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.

Collection processed by

Matthew Gorham

About this Guide

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-12-18 21:37:07 +0000.
Using Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language: Description is written in: English, Latin script.

Processing Information

This collection was rehoused and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2023.

Repository

Brooklyn Historical Society

Container

Box: A0028 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
Center for Brooklyn History
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201