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Sales of seventy five Negroes imported in the Brigt. Othello George D. Sweet Master on Account of Messrs. Sam'l & Will'm Vernons, Rhode Island
Slave trade--Jamaica--Montego Bay; Merchant ships--United States
Account record for the sale of 75 slaves from the cargo of the Brig Othello, sold by Francis Mairez and David Cooper of Montego Bay, Jamaica, on behalf of Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes names of purchasers, price...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Unsigned, undated tobacco inventory]
Tobacco industry
Unsigned and undated tobacco inventory with note "clear'd at the custom house in the Brigt. Othello G. Sweet. Ditto to Boston."
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Bill for remittance of funds for the Gambria Contract]
Gambia--Commerce;
Bill for funds to Mr. George D. Sweet to be placed "to the Gambia Contract" from Robert Brown, Esq., of Abingdon Strait, Westminster, London.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[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

Old Delaware and Hudson Canal Lock No. 24, at Kerhonkson, N.Y. … [portion of front caption] (2back) [d0103ac2]
Postal data: posted, postmarked ([indiscernible], N.Y., Dec 14, 1909, PM), stamp; Postcard type: divided back [dotted line]; Printing information: card number (D 6977); series number (188825); Logo (POST CARD) in stylized lettering; Written...
Queens College, Waterways of New York

And a Genuine Gold Plated Chain and Charm complete, $8.00 [advertisement]
United States--New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn; Music publishing industry; Advertising; Merchants
Back cover of Lilly Lee. Business ads: Hayden & Glidden, G. Schlueter & Mendez, Wm. Gorden, Markham & Johnson, Olivier & Co., Gage's, James Sweet, Deverall's, P. Weigel & Son.
Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Sheet Music Covers Collection

The Land of Sleepy Hollow
Poetry
Page 68; Page Title: Washington Irving; One paragraph; Conclusion of Stephen Henry Thayer's poem.
Greenburgh Public Library, The Land and People of Greenburgh

[Letter from Robt. Heatley to Messrs. Saml. & Willm. Vernon]
Rum industry--Gambia; Tobacco industry--Gambia
Letter from Robert Heatley of London to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from Sam. and Jos. King to Mess. Samuel and Wm. Vernon]
Slave trade--Barbados; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport
Letter from Samuel and Joseph King [] in Barbados to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Slave inventory and log for the Brig Othello]
Slave trade--Jamaica--Montego Bay; Merchant ships--United States
Brief inventory of slaves aboard the Brig Othello in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and brief log of voyage between January to March 24, 1770, August 5 to September 19, 1768 and May to July 1771.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

Nicholas Weaver to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon
Rhode Island--Commerce--Jamaica; Jamaica--Commerce--Rhode Island; Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport
Account record for David Cooper and Samuel Mairez [of Jamaica] from Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island], delivered by Nicholas Cooper. Includes the supply of provisions like Jamaica Rum, coffee and sugar, as well as services like...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

William Purchase to Messrs. Samuel and Wm. Vernon
Merchant ships--United States; Jamaica--Commerce--Rhode Island; Rhode Island--Commerce--Jamaica
Bill to Francis Mairez and David Cooper [of Jamaica] for services and provisions provided by William Purchase to Samuel & William Vernon [probably for the Brig Othello], including rum, tobacco, and Ticklenburgh.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Unsigned letter to Francis Mairez]
Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport; Merchant ships--United States; Rum industry--Jamaica--Montego Bay
Unsigned manuscript copy of letter from Newport [Rhode Island] dated July 17 177[6], followed by letter dated October 1, 1776 [addressed to Francis Mairez, in William Vernon's hand].
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Employment contract for the Brig Othello]
Merchant ships--United States; Rhode Island--Commerce; Contract Labor--Rhode Island--Newport; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
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,...
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

[Employment contract for the Brig Othello]
Merchant ships--United States; Rhode Island--Commerce; Contract Labor--Rhode Island--Newport; Merchant mariners--Salaries, etc.
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."
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

Catalogue of an exhibition of early American art : February 9 to 24, The Whitney Studio Club, 10 W 8th Street / selected and arranged by H.E. Schnakenberg.
Art, American--Exhibitions ; Art, Modern--17th-18th centuries--United States--Exhibitions ; Art, Modern--19th century--United States--Exhibitions
Catalogue of an exhibition selected and arranged by H. E. Schnakenberg. Includes a list of the artwork and artists, and five plates. Title from cover.
Whitney Museum Library, Whitney Studio Club and Galleries, 1907-1930

John Greenwood music book, ca. 1780
Fife music; Flute music; Violin music; Music--United States--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Songs and music
Manuscript book of music given to Greenwood by a British fife-major, probably after 1780. According to 'Early American Secular Music and Its European Sources, 15891839: An Index' (http://www.colonialdancing.org/Easmes/Biblio/B018536.htm, viewed...
New-York Historical Society, Historical Manuscripts

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