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[Receipt for wages paid to Daniel Coggesham]
Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
Undated receipt for one month's wages paid to Daniel Coggesham by Capt. George Sweet.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

Ezekiel Mitchel to Brig Othello J. Duncan
Merchant ships--United States; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
Itemized list of money owed by Ezekiel Mitchell, sailor, to Captain Duncan of the Brig Othello for advanced wages and lost slaves.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

Brigg Othello Portage Bill for Her Voyage to Africa
Merchant ships--United States; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
Portage bill for the Brig Othello, listing crew names, wages, and term of employment on a passage to the coast of Africa. Notes four men, George Harvey, Michael Keable, John Chace, and Ezekiel Mitchell [Mitchel] that "left the vessel at Virginia."...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

Accts. Of Adv'ce for y'e People of Brig Othello
Merchant ships--United States; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
Statement of the accounts of [First?] Mate William Munro and Second Mate John Bent of the Brig Othello. Lists payments in cash and goods.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

Messrs. Sam & Wm. Vernon in Acct. with Goodman Halverson
Merchant ships--United States; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
Bill to Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] from George Buckmaster for "wages on board the Cicero" and provisions for Capt. [John] Duncan. On back receipt of payment signed by Lucina Halverson.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Receipt for wages received on board the Brig Othello]
Merchant ships--United States; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
Receipt for wages earned on board the Brig Othello, signed Paul Magee. Received in Newport [Rhode Island].
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Receipt for wages paid to Robert Willock by Saml. & Willm. Vernon]
Merchant ships--United States; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
Receipt for wages paid to Robert Willock by Samuel and William Vernon in Newport [Rhode Island] for service aboard the Brig Othello.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Request for wages earned by Samuel Scranton to be paid to Sarah Jones]
Merchant ships--United States; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
Request for wages earned by Samuel Scranton to be paid to Sarah Jones by Samuel and William Vernon in Newport, Rhode Island. Signed by witness James Rogers, Junior.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Request for advanced wages for Samuel Scranton to be paid to Sarah Jones]
Merchant ships--United States; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
Request for advanced wages for Samuel Scranton to be paid to Sarah Jones by Samuel and William Vernon in Newport, Rhode Island. In turn, Scranton promises to contine work aboard the Othello until the debt is settled.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Receipt for money received by James Rogers, Junr. From S. & W. Vernon]
Merchant ships--United States; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
Receipt for money received by James Rogers, Jr. from Samuel and Wiliam Vernon in Newport [Rhode Island], "being for Wm. Lake, Ex'or and paid to Mr. James Roggers [Rogers], against Ed'd Clanning [Clannen]."
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Receipt for money received by James Rogers, Junr. from Samuel Scranton]
Merchant ships--United States; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
Receipt for money received by James Rogers, Jr. from Samuel Scranton. On back, "Rec'd Newport 21 March 1770 fourteen pounds 5 for cont'g service of writ Thos. Bayley."
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

Advance Wages Brigt. Othello
Merchant ships--United States; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
16-page booklet of advanced wages given to crew members aboard the Brig Othello.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Receipt for wages paid to Jos. Peters]
Merchant ships--United States; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
Receipt for wages paid to Jos. [Joseph] Peters by Samuel Vernon, Junior, in Newport [Rhode Island] for 76 days work aboard the Brig [Royal] Charlotte.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Receipt for wages paid to Mary Rogers]
Merchant ships--United States; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
Receipt for wages earned by John Rogers aboard the Brig Royall Charlotte, and collected by his wife Mary Rogers. Paid by Samuel and William Vernon of Newport [Rhode Island].
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

Portage Bill for the Brigatine Royal Charlotte bound on a voyage to the Coast of Africa & back to Rhode Island
Merchant ships--United States; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
Contract for employment on the Brig Royal Charlotte for a voyage from Rhode Island to Africa and back. Includes names of crew, wages, and terms. On back, multiple notations dated June 11, 1763, through August 22, 1763, detailing payments to crew.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

The Briggt. Royal Charlotte, Wm. Taylor Mastr. To William Vernon
Merchant ships--United States; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
Account record by William Taylor, Captain of the Brig Royal Charlotte, for William Vernon. Includes detailed itemized list from June 20, 1761 to March 20, 1762, and names multiple vendors and quantities of goods.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Receipt for metalwork done by Oliver Beere for the Brig Royal Charlotte]
Merchant ships--United States; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
Receipt for metalwork done by Oliver Beere for Captain William Taylor on the Brig Royal Charlotte.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Receipt for wages paid to Alexander Gillis]
Merchant ships--United States; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
Receipt for wages provided by William Vernon to Alexander Gillis for a voyage on the Brig [Royal Charlotte] from Newport [Rhode Island].
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

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