Fragments of an account book for the Brig Othello between years 1768 through 1769. Includes names of multiple vendors, and gives detailed lists of slave purchases on the Coast of Africa.
Letter from Elliott Robert in Yanamarou [possibly Anomabu, Ghana] to Mr. Vernon [either William or Samuel] and Mr. Mason [probably Benjamin Mason] of Newport, Rhode Island.
Rum industry--Rhode Island--Newport; Slave trade--Ghana; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport
Letter from Thomas Teakle Taylor in Annamaboe [Anomabu, Ghana] to Mr. Vernon [either Samuel or William Vernon] and Mr. Readwood [probably Jonas or William Redwood] of Newport, Rhode Island.
Rum industry--Suriname; Slave trade--Suriname; Slave trade--Ghana; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport
Letter from Thomas Teakle Taylor in Annamaboe [Anomabu, Ghana] to Mr. Vernon [either Samuel or William Vernon] and Mr. Readwood [probably Abraham Redwood] of Newport, Rhode Island.
On front, letter to Messrs. Thomlinson and Trecothick & Company [probably in William Vernon's hand]. On back, letter to Messrs. Lane & Booth [in what appears to be William Vernon's hand].
One leaf with manuscript on both sides. On front, letter to Mr. John Anderson of Bristol regarding international slave trade, market prices of 'young & likely' negros, and clothing for slaves being shipped. Includes mention of Brig Alert and Ship...
Rum industry--Suriname; Slave trade--Ghana; Rum industry--Ghana; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport
Manuscript copy of letter dated September 4, 1756, from Thomas Teakle Taylor in Annamaboe [Anomabu, Ghana] to Mr. Vernon [either Samuel or William Vernon] and Mr. Readwood [probably Abraham Redwood] of Newport, Rhode Island.
Notes on inconsistent slave inventory reports from a merchant ship [possibly the Brig Othello] in Isle delas [Isle De Los, Sierra Leone] and Annamaboe [Anomabu, Ghana].
14-page book of trade by the Brig Othello on a voyage to the Coast of Africa, commencing at Annamaboe [Anomabu, Ghana] "for account of the owners" [Samuel and William Vernon].
