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- Sundry Disbursements on Sloop Hare at Barbados
- Account record of expenses aboard the Sloop Hare in Barbados. Includes names of vendors William Collins, Paul Bedford, Captain Housman, William Baggot, Barn & Hortwick, Francis Welch, Richard Cole, Mr. Hammond, and Charles Bolton.
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- Capt. John Duncan in Accot. with John Thornton & Charles Yates
- Account record of balance due Captain John Duncan by John Thornton & Charles Yates for slaves sold in Fredericksburg, Virginia [from the cargo of the Brig Othello].
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- [Bill of taxation for the import of a slave to Philadelphia]
- Bill of taxation for the import of slaves for merchant Samuel Mifflin and mariner Joseph Brown of Philadelphia [Pennsylvania].
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- [Receipt for wages paid to Wm. Taylor]
- Receipt for wages paid to William Taylor of the Brig [Royal] Charlotte for a 23-days work between October, 1761, and January and February, 1762.
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- [Receipt of maintenance fees for a slave named Dina at Bridewell Almshouse]
- Receipt of payment to an almshouse for maintenance fees for Dina "a slave in Bridewell" [probably the New York City Almshouse] from owner Rich Thurman [?] to Superintendant Mr. Jones.
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- [Request for advanced wages for Samuel Scranton to be paid to Sarah Jones]
- Request for advanced wages for Samuel Scranton to be paid to Sarah Jones by Samuel and William Vernon in Newport, Rhode Island. In turn, Scranton promises to contine work aboard the Othello until the debt is settled.
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- [Gardner & Dean receipt for payment]
- Receipt for payment by Gardner & Dean of Newport [Rhode Island] to William Ellery for gunpowder. Signed by William Ellery, Jr., for William Ellery, Coll. [Collector?].
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- Acct. of Gold rec'd & Paid
- Unsigned and undated account record for the trade of gold.
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- Mr. Charles Yates to Messrs. Mercer & Clements
- Receipt for medical services by Doctors Clements and Mercer to Charles Yates for "new negroes" [probably from the Brig Othello]. Includes itemized list of remedies.
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- Accts. Of Adv'ce for y'e People of Brig Othello
- Statement of the accounts of [First?] Mate William Munro and Second Mate John Bent of the Brig Othello. Lists payments in cash and goods.
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- [Bill of sale for a slave named Mimba]
- Document on one leaf in three hands. On top, a contract signed by Dudley Saltonstall promising to "carry to North American for sale" a "negroe girl named Mimba." On bottom, a reciept for the sale of the slave Mimba dated June 4, 1763. On back, verification of sums received by Dudley Saltonstall. Signed by John Joy of New London [Connecticut] and dated October 13, 1763.
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- Book containing what the men have taken up on the voyage on board the Brig't Othello Thos. Rogers Comd'r
- 24-page booklet of personal purchases of crew members aboard the Brig Othello.
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- [Receipt for cargo on the Brig Sally]
- Reciept for cargo aboard the Brig Sally, including hogsheads and "gallons of rum the produce of America." Signed by William D. Wolf, master, and two witnesses, Thomas Biddall and W. Tower at the "Cape Coast Castle on the Coast of Africa."
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- [Bill from Thomas Wickham to Mr. William Vernon]
- Bill from Thomas Wickham to William Vernon for candles purchased for the ship commanded by Taylor [probably William].
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- Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon in Accot. with John Thornton & Charles Yates
- 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].
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- [...] and Outsetts of the Briggt. Royal Charlotte, Wm. Taylor Mt. to Sundry Accts.
- Accounts current for William Taylor aboard the Brig Royal Charlotte, with Samuel and William Vernon, Thomas Teakle Taylor, and Samuel Johnson [of Newport, Rhode Island].
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- [Receipt for wages paid to John Roberts, William Johnson, and Arch. McCarthy]
- Receipt for wages paid to John Roberts, William Johnson, and Arch. [Archibald] McCarthy for work aboard the Brig Royal Charlotte.
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- [Receipt for rum]
- Receipt for 210 gallons of rum from John Stockforth by John Grossle, "on account of" Mr. Thos. [Thomas] Drew, Chief of Tantumquerry [near Anomabu, Ghana].
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- Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon
- Account record by John Thornton & Co. in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for expenses related to the sale of 52 slaves aboard the Brig Othello, captained by John Duncan, and cargo aboard the Schooner Susanna, captained by Obed Butler.
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- The Owners of the Brigt. Marigold Their Accot. Current for Sundrys Dispos'd of on the Coast of Africa
- Account record of traded goods by Thomas Teakle Taylor aboard the Brig Marigold in Annamaboe Road [Anomabu, Ghana], including slaves, rum, gold, tobacco, sugar, flower [flour], coffey [coffee], molasses, and turpentine.
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- Capt. Caleb Godfrey to Saml. & Wm. Vernon for Deficiency on Sloop Hare's Cargo to Africa
- Account record of the Sloop Hare's cargo for Saml. [Samuel] and Wm. [William] Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] lost during passage to Africa, including barrels of beer, snuff, and bees wax, and slaves.
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- H. J. Jones Invoice of Sundries Shipped on board Sch. Charlotte, Wm. Sangster, Master. 1799.
- Account record of trade between H. J. Jones of Charleston [South Carolina] and Captain William Sangster of the Schooner Charlotte.
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- Messrs. Samuel & Wm. Vernon of Rhode Island to Valentine Jones
- Account record of Valentine Jones of Barbados for items supplied to ships owned by Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes Capt. John Duncan, Capt. Thomas Rogers, and Capt. [Peter] Dordin between the years 1767 through 1771.
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- Messrs. Sam & Wm. Vernon in Acct. with Goodman Halverson
- Bill to Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] from George Buckmaster for "wages on board the Cicero" and provisions for Capt. [John] Duncan. On back receipt of payment signed by Lucina Halverson.
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- [Account current for the Brigg Othello]
- 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.
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- [Bill of sale for a slave named Kate]
- Two documents on one page in two hands. On top, a bill of sale of "a female negro slave named Kate" from Nicholas Dudley [probably of Exeter, New Hampshire] to his son-in-law and daughter, Sarah and Josiah Robinson. On bottom, bill for cost of materials purchased by Capt. Josiah Robinson for the funeral of Nicholas Dudley from Daniel and Jacob Tilton.
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- Account of fresh provisions for Brigg't Charlotte
- Account record of fresh provisions brought on board the Brig Charlotte from January through March, 1762. Includes a note, "cash paid John Micay, Indian."
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- [Bill of sale for a slave named Harry]
- Bill of sale for "a certain negro man named Harry" from Archibald D. Murphy and George Clancy of Orange County, North Carolina, to Wiliam Kirkland, of the same town. The slave, Harry, was part of the estate of John S. Kirk. Signed by witnesses G. M. Johnston and James O'Daniel. On back of first page, three additional statements in three hands, all confirming sale of the slave, Harry.
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- [Receipt of wages for Edward Clannen aboard the Brig Othello]
- Receipt for wages paid to Edward Clannen for work aboard the Brig Othello from Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island].
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- [Bill for cost of apprehending and keepingcustody of slaves belonging to Mr. Wm. Chapman]
- 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].
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- [Receipt for wages paid to Ruth Thurston for use of her slave on the Brig Royal Charlotte]
- Receipt for wages paid to Ruth Thurston for use of her slave for three day's work aboard the Brig [Royal Charlotte]. Signed by Capt. William Talyler [Taylor].
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- Account of 203 slaves purchase at Mozambique
- Account record of 283 slaves [probably aboard the Ship Ascension], Master Samuel Chace. Includes list of slaves given as "priveledge" to Chace and crew members Mr. Brattle, Mr. Clark, Baxter, and James Perrard [Perraud].
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- [Receipt for wages paid to Jos. Peters]
- Receipt for wages paid to Jos. [Joseph] Peters by Samuel Vernon, Junior, in Newport [Rhode Island] for 76 days work aboard the Brig [Royal] Charlotte.
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- [Receipt for the sale of Delilah & child]
- Fragment containing receipt for the sale of "Delilah & child," from Sherriff Edward Hall to James Sumner [possibly of Edgecomb County, North Carolina].
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- Austin & Laurens Sales of Hare's Cargo from Africa
- Fragment of account record for the [Sloop] Hare owned by Austin & Laurens [of Charleson, South Carolina]. Only docket remains.
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- Sails of 90 Slaves viz. 83 on Acct. of the Brig Royall Charlotte for the owners
- Account record for the sale of 90 slaves from the cargo of the Royall [Royal] Charlotte, sold by Cornelius Durant [of St. Croix Virgin Islands] on behalf of Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes names of purchasers, price paid, and gender and age of slaves bought.
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- [Unsigned, undated account record of trade]
- Unsigned and undated account record slave trade in Mozambique, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Havana, and Dominica.
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- [Receipt for money received by James Rogers, Junr. From S. & W. Vernon]
- Receipt for money received by James Rogers, Jr. from Samuel and Wiliam Vernon in Newport [Rhode Island], "being for Wm. Lake, Ex'or and paid to Mr. James Roggers [Rogers], against Ed'd Clanning [Clannen]."
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- [Bill of sale for a slave named Joe]
- Receipt for the sale of "a certain black man named Joe" from Joseph Houston, Junior, and Charles J. Guion of New York City to Peter G. Hart. Document specifies that after a period of four years, Joe will be freed. Signed by witness Benjamin Hart.
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- [Account balance for N. Shearman]
- Undated account record for N. [Nathaniel] Shearman.
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- Brig Othello (Thos. Rogers Mastr.) to Cornels. Dillingham
- Account record by Cornelius Dillingham in Newport [Rhode Island] of ship hardware for the Brig Othello for Captain Thos. [Thomas] Rogers.
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- Brig Royal Charlotte to William Pinniger for Disbursements
- Account record of disbursements by Captain William Pinniger of the Brig Charlotte in St. Croix [Virgin Islands], including wages for crew members and purchases of provisions.
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- The Sloop Hare Caleb Godfrey Commander to Gabriel Manigault
- Account record of Caleb Godfrey on the Sloop Hare for Gabriel Manigault, including purchases of potatoes, beef, tar, white bread, and a Hogg [hog].
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- [Bill of sale for a slave named Fanny and her child named George]
- Bill of sale for "a certain female slave named Fannyand her child named George" from Louis Montany to Mary Locker, both of Mobile, Alabama. Signed by witnesses George W. Grand, D. Dill, and Bennet Cutter.
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- The Briggatine Royall Charlotte for Slaves Purchased on the Coaste of Affrica for Accot. Of Owners of Sd. Briggt.
- Detailed account book for the Royal Charlotte from a 1762 voyage to Anomabu [Ghana]. Includes ledger for purchases of slaves, gold, sundries, and general provisions. At back, summary accounts for sales of flour, "naval stores", sugar, coffee, and tobacco.
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- [Receipt for pilotage fees for the Brig Othello]
- Receipt for pilotage by Walter Keeble of the Brig Othello "from the Capes to Fredericksburg & down again" for Messrs. Charles Yates & Co. Signed by Archibald Ritchie. On back, letter from John Stanton to Charles Yates asking for remittance of payment.
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- Owners of Brigatine Marigold Accot. Currt. with Thomas T. Taylor
- Account record of the purchase and sale of slaves aboard the Brig Marigold in St. Croix [Virgin Islands] by Thomas Teakle Taylor.
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- Account Sales of Six Negro Slaves receiv'd & the Sloop Hare Caleb Godfrey Com'dr from Africa
- Account record for the sale of slaves aboard the Sloop Hare by Captain Caleb Godfrey on behalf of Robert Stevens and Saml. [Samuel] and Wm. [William] Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes expenses of medical costs and coffins for slaves that died during the voyage.
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- Invoice of sundry Merchandize shipt on Board the Brig' Marigold Thomas Teakle Taylor Comr. for Africa, three fourths on Account of Samuel William Vernon & one fourth on Accot. of said Taylor and to him consign'd
- Invoice of goods aboard the Brig Marigold belonging to Captain Thomas Teakle Taylor and Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island], including sugar, turpentine, tarr [tar], tobacco, coffee, molasses, flour, pork, beef, and rum.
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- [Bill of sale for a slave named Phillis]
- Bill of sale for "Phillis, a female negro slave" from Felix M. Hemphill to his sister-in-law Ellena A. C. Goodman, both of Mobile, Alabama. Hemphill specifies that if Ellena Goodman passes away, the slave will then be given to his other sister-in-law, Sarah Louisa Goodman.