Created by
Barker, J. N., American
Subject of
Barnaby, Robert, American, born 1807
Date
April 21, 1834
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 8 1/2 x 10 3/8 in. (21.6 x 26.4 cm)
Description
Originally issued in 1826, this is an official copy of an early manuscript Seaman's Protection Certificate for Robert Barnaby (April 21, 1834). The certificate describes him as as "a Citizen of the United States of America," with "black complexion, black eyes, wooly hair."
Place made
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Documents and Manuscripts
Type
citizenship papers
Topic
Free communities of color
Military
War of 1812, 1812-1815
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2009.14.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd529485339-3678-4862-90aa-c8fac309a1b9

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