Insurance claim for the loss of slaves aboard the Brig Othello during a trading voyage to Leeward [Islands, West Indies], due to the "carelessness" and "neglect" of crew members Nathaniel Shearman, Ezekiel Mitchell, and John Bent. Claim submitted...
Bill to Francis Mairez and David Cooper [of Jamaica] for services and provisions provided by Edward Wright to the Brig Othello, including sugar, coffee, rum, and a "cash advance at Barbados."
Rhode Island--Commerce--Africa; Africa--Commerce--Rhode Island; Merchant ships--United States
Inventory of goods consigned to John Duncan aboard the Brig Othello, owned by Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, departing from Rhode Island to the Coast of Africa.
Inventory of goods consigned to Captain George D. Sweet aboard the Brig Othello, owned by Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, departing Rhode Island to the Coast of Africa. Includes instructions that read, "To insurance in London,...
Receipt for disbursements made by Samuel and James King to the Brig Othello and Captain George D. Sweet in Barbados. Submitted to Samuel and William Vernon by Captain Sweet.
Account record for the sale of 66 slaves from the cargo of the Brig Othello, sold in Richmond, Virginia, by Adams & Griffin for Samuel and William Vernon of [Newport], Rhode Island. Includes names of purchasers, price paid, and gender and age of...
Contract for employment on the Brig Othello for a voyage from Newport [Rhode Island] to Africa, to the West Indies and back to Newport. Includes names of crew, wages, and terms. On back, multiple notations dated August 1, 1774, through October 3,...
Contract for employment on the Brig Othello for a voyage from Newport [Rhode Island] to Africa, to the West Indies and back to Newport. Includes names of crew, wages, and terms. On back, note, "To Nicholas Weaver."
