Manuscript copy of a letter dated July 17, 1756, from Austin & Laurens of Charleston, South Carolina, to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island regarding the sale of a slave shipment delivered by Captain Caleb Godfrey on the Sloop Hare....
Letter from Austin & Laurens of Charleston [South Carolina] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island regarding the sale of a slave shipment delivered by Captain Caleb Godfrey. Includes mention of an ongoing dispute with Benjamin...
Manuscript copy of a letter dated July 5, 1756, from Austin & Laurens of Charleston, South Carolina, to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island regarding difficulties selling a shipment of "refuse slaves." In companion letter, Austin &...
Detailed account record of Charleston, South Carolina, sale of 63 slaves brought from Sierra Leone on the Sloop Hare by Capt. Caleb Godfrey. Includes names of purchasers, amount, and terms of payment.