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Eager, William (fl. ca. 1841) [Signatures of an Otisco, New York committee]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06593.16 Author/Creator: Eager, William (fl. ca. 1841) Place Written: New York Type: Document signed Date: circa 1841 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.3 x 16.8 cm. Order a Copy

Possibly an anti-slavery committee. Includes the signatures of members from the towns of Otisco, Pompey, Salina, Onondaga, Manlius, and Skaneateles (all in Onondaga County, New York). Bottom right quadrant is missing. Circa date based on GLC06593.09.

Eager, William, fl. 1841

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