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[Account current for the Brigg Othello]
Slave trade--Virginia--Fredericksburg; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport; Merchant ships--United States; Slaves--Virginia--Fredericksburg; Slavery--Virginia--Fredericksburg
Account current for Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] by John Thornton & Co. for expenses and profits related to the clothing and feeding of slaves to be sold in Fredericksburg, Virginia, from the cargo of the Brig Othello.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Advertisement for reward for return of runaway slave named Genge]
Slavery--Virginia--Alexandria; Slaves--Virginia--Alexandria
One-page draft of advertisement for reward of $900 for the return of a runaway slave named Genge [George?] submitted for insertion into the daily newspaper of Alexandria, Virginia for 30 days. Signed "G. E. H."
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Bill for cost of apprehending and keepingcustody of slaves belonging to Mr. Wm. Chapman]
Slaves--Virginia--Brunswick County; Slavery--Virginia--Brunswick County
Bill for apprehending and keeping [] custody of slaves belonging to Mr. Wm. [William] Chapman by Mr. Charles West, Constable of St. Andrew's Parish [in Brunswick County, Virginia].
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Bill of sale for slaves David and Betty]
Slaves--Virginia--Richmond; Slavery--Virginia--Richmond
Printed bill of sale for "two negro slaves named David & Betty" from James Slater to Messrs. Steadman & Dunlap of Richmond [Virginia].
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Deed of manumission by Elizabeth Malery]
Slaves--Emancipation--Virginia; Slavery--Virginia; Slaves--Virginia
Two-page deed of manumission by Eliabeth Malery of Hanover County, Virginia, for her slaves George, David, John, and Mary. Witnessed by William Lambull, Henry H. Mallory, and Higgason King. Transcribed and sealed by court clerk William Pollard.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Extract from a deed of manumission recorded in the Northumberland District Court by Robert Carter]
Slaves--Emancipation--Virginia; Slavery--Virginia; Slaves--Virginia
One-page extract from deed of manumission dated August 1, 1791, by Robert Carter of Nomini Hall, Virginia, "recorded in the Northumberland District Court," emancipating his slave James, a bricklayer. Copied and signed by Thomas Edwards.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Extract from a deed of manumission recorded in the Northumberland District Court by Robert Carter]
Slaves--Emancipation--Virginia; Slavery--Virginia; Slaves--Virginia
One-page extract from deed of manumission dated August 1, 1791, by Robert Carter of Nomini Hall, Virginia, "recorded in the Northumberland District Court," emancipating his slave, Dinah, "at Libra in Frederick County." Copied and signed by Thomas...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Extract from a deed of manumission recorded in the Northumberland District Court by Robert Carter]
Slaves--Emancipation--Virginia; Slavery--Virginia; Slaves--Virginia
One-page extract from deed of manumission dated August 1, 1791, by Robert Carter of Nomini Hall, Virginia, "recorded in the Northumberland District Court," emancipating his slave, Sarah, "at Scorpio in Frederick County." Copied and signed by Thomas...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from Adams & Griffin to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon]
Slaves--Rhode Island--Newport; Slavery--Rhode Island--Newport; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport; Slaves--Virginia--Richmond; Slavery--Virginia--Richmond; Slave trade--Virginia--Richmond; Slave trade--England--London
Manuscript copy of a letter dated June 27, 1770, from Adams & Griffin of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island regarding remittance of payment to London merchant Thomas Adams. Followed by a letter that includes...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from Adams & Griffin to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon]
Slaves--Rhode Island--Newport; Slavery--Rhode Island--Newport; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport; Slaves--Virginia--Richmond; Slavery--Virginia--Richmond; Slave trade--Virginia--Richmond;
Letter from Adams & Griffin of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island regarding shipments of corn and slaves on the Brig Othello, owned by the Vernons. Includes mention of the inferior quality of a recent slave...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from Adams & Griffin to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon]
Slaves--Rhode Island--Newport; Slavery--Rhode Island--Newport; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport; Slaves--Virginia--Richmond; Slavery--Virginia--Richmond; Slave trade--Virginia--Richmond;
Letter dated September 1, 1769, from Adams & Griffin of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island regarding the slow sale of slaves shipped on the Brig Othello, citing their poor condition. Followed by a letter...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from Adams & Griffin to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon]
Slaves--Rhode Island--Newport; Slavery--Rhode Island--Newport; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport; Slaves--Virginia--Richmond; Slavery--Virginia--Richmond; Slave trade--Virginia--Richmond; Slave trade--England--London
Letter from Adams & Griffin of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island regarding remittance of payment to London merchant Thomas Adams.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from Adams & Griffin to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon]
Slaves--Rhode Island--Newport; Slavery--Rhode Island--Newport; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport; Slaves--Virginia--Richmond; Slavery--Virginia--Richmond; Slave trade--Virginia--Richmond; Slave trade--Africa, West
Letter from Adams & Griffin of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island regarding payments to Captain William Tanner for shipments and discussing the slave market in Richmond in anticipation of a slave shipment from...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from Adams & Griffin to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon]
Slaves--Rhode Island--Newport; Slavery--Rhode Island--Newport; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport; Slaves--Virginia--Richmond; Slavery--Virginia--Richmond; Slave trade--Virginia--Richmond
Manuscript copy of a letter from Richard Adams of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island dated December 26, 1768, regarding the "favorable" slave market in Richmond. Followed by a letter in which Adams & Griffin,...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from J. M. M'Kim to S. H. Gay]
Slaves--Emancipation--United States; Slavery--Virginia; Slaves--Virginia
Four-page letter from J. M. M'Kim to S. H. Gay detailing the escape of slave [Henry 'Box' Brown] from Richmond [Virginia] to Philadelphia [Pennsylvania] via overland express in a box. M'Kim requests that Gay refrain from publishing the story, and...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from James Foster to Col. John Ambler]
Slaves--Virginia; Slavery--Virginia; Plantations--Virginia
Two-page letter from James Foster of Louisa [Virginia] to Colonel John Ambler of Richmond, Virginia, regarding the management of his plantation. Includes questions on clothing slaves and the treatment of Gilbert, a runaway from 'the mountains.'
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from John Duncan to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon]
Slave trade--Virginia--Fredericksburg; Slaves--Virginia--Fredericksburg; Slavery--Virginia--Fredericksburg; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport
Letter from John Duncan in Fredericksburg, Virginia, to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from John Duncan to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon]
Slave trade--Virginia--Richmond; Slaves--Virginia--Richmond; Slavery--Virginia--Richmond; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport
Letter from John Duncan in Richmond, Virginia, to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from John Duncan to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon]
Slave trade--Virginia--Richmond; Slaves--Virginia--Richmond; Slavery--Virginia--Richmond; Slave trade--Barbados; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport
Letter from John Duncan in Barbados to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from John Duncan to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon]
Slave trade--Virginia--Fredericksburg; Slaves--Virginia--Fredericksburg; Slavery--Virginia--Fredericksburg; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport
Letter from John Duncan in Fredericksburg [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

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