Affidavit affirming Peter Garretson's free status

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A sworn affidavit of Henry Wenshell affirming that Peter Garretson is a free man. Document was issued by the City and County of New York. It bears the signature of Peter Mesier and mark of Henry Wenshell. There is black ink on the off-white paper. Standard legal text is printed, while details pertaining to the specific case and individuals mentioned is filled in by hand. The document is split in half horizontally. There is edge wear and discoloration throughout.

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