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Sales of the Brigatine Othello's Cargo Including Duty
Slave trade--Virginia--Fredericksburg; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport; Merchant ships--United States; Slaves--Virginia--Fredericksburg; Slavery--Virginia--Fredericksburg
Account record of the sale of slaves aboard the Brigatine Othello in Fredericksburg, Virginia, by John Thornton and Charles Yates for Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes names of purchasers.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon in Accot. with John Thornton & Charles Yates
Slave trade--Virginia--Fredericksburg; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport; Merchant ships--United States; Slaves--Virginia--Fredericksburg; Slavery--Virginia--Fredericksburg
Account record of expenses related to the selling of slaves in Fredericksburg, Virginia, by John Thornton and Charles Yates for Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island].
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

State of 87 Slaves, Othello's Cargo John Duncan, Master
Slave trade--Virginia--Richmond; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport; Merchant ships--United States; Slaves--Virginia--Richmond; Slavery--Virginia--Richmond
Account record for the sale of 87 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 one notable sale that states, "1 boy sold himself."
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Receipt for hospital services from Mary Horn]
Slave trade--Virginia--Fredericksburg; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport; Merchant ships--United States; Slaves--Virginia--Fredericksburg; Slavery--Virginia--Fredericksburg
Receipt for hospital services provided to sick slaves from the Brig Othello by Mary Horn of Fredericksburg, Virginia, including boarding and the burial of "2 negroes" between the dates of May 29 and July 16 [1771].
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Receipt for hospital services from Betty Smith]
Slave trade--Virginia--Fredericksburg; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport; Merchant ships--United States; Slaves--Virginia--Fredericksburg; Slavery--Virginia--Fredericksburg
Receipt for hospital services provided to sick slaves [probably from the Brig Othello] by Betty Smith [of Fredericksburg, Virginia], between the dates of May 28 and June 17, 1771.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

Sales 66 Negroes Receiv'd [of] the Brig Othello, Capt. John Duncan & Sold on Accot. Mss. Samuel and William Vernon, Merchts. Rhode Island [by] Adams & Griffin
Slave trade--Virginia--Richmond; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport; Merchant ships--United States; Slaves--Virginia--Richmond; Slavery--Virginia--Richmond
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...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

Statement exhibiting the amount of hires, or probable value, or expence of negroes, belonging to the estate of the late William Browne for the years 1809, 1810, 1811, 1812, and 1813
Slaves--Virginia--Jamestown; Slavery--Virginia--Jamestown
Two-page statement of values and expenses relating to fifty slaves belonging to William Browne [possibly William Browne, Jr., of Four Mile Tree Plantation near Jamestown, Virginia] between the years 1809 and 1813. Includes slave's names, ages,...
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

[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 Rd. Adams to Messrs. Samuel & 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 Adams & Griffin of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island dated February 8, 1771, regarding payments to Captain William Tanner for shipments and discussing the slave market in...
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 Rich'd. Adams to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon and Thos. Taylor]
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 and Thomas Teakle Taylor, captain of the Schooner Little Sally, dated July 4, 1763, to notify of the safe arrival of a "very...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from Rich'd. Adams to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon and Thos. Taylor]
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 Richard Adams of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island and Thomas Teakle Taylor, captain of the Schooner Little Sally, to notify of the safe arrival of a "very likely" slave shipment, and the general...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from Rich'd. Adams to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon and Thos. Taylor]
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 Richard Adams of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island and Thomas Teakle Taylor, captain of the Schooner Little Sally, to notify of current sales and encourage additional slave shipments of men under...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from Rich'd. Adams 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 Richard Adams of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, to notify of current sales of slaves and express disappointment that additional shipments had not arrived.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

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