Manuscripts Relating to Slavery

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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].

: [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.

: Invoice of Cargo Ship'd on the Charlotte for Cadiz; Account current by Richard Adams [of Virginia] to Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] for provisions supplied to the Brig Royal Charlotte, bound for Cadiz [Spain].

: 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.

: 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].

: [...] 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].

: 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.

: 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.

: 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.

: [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.

: 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."

: [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].

: [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]."

: [Receipt for wages and supplies for the Brig Royal Charlotte]; Receipt for wages and supplies aboard the Brig Othello for William Vernon [of Newport Rhode Island].

: Messrs. Saml. & William Vernon & Co. in acct. with Richard Adams; Account record by Richard Adams of expenses related to trade in London and Bristol on behalf of Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes mention of the Schooner Little Sally.

: The estate of Capt. Daniel Gardner in acct. with owner of the Ship Pacific; Account current of the estate of Captain David Gardner for the owners of the Ship Pacific [William Vernon], prepared by Sam Brown of Boston [Massachusetts].

: Sea Men Wages paid by W. Vernon, on the Brigt. R. Charllee, Wm. Taylors Voyage to Africa in 1762 upon her Return in 1763; Receipt for wages paid to the crew of the Brig R. Charllee [Royal Charlotte] by Captain T. Taylor, including cash paid to Captain Richard Humpherys [Humphreys] of the Schooner Sally for transportation of slaves to Virginia.

: Caleb Godfrey in Acct. wth. Saml. & Wm. Vernon; Account record of expenses by Caleb Godfrey aboard the Sloop Hare, belonging to Samuel & William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island].

: Account of Sales of the Ascensions Cargo of Slaves and Buenos Ayres for Account of Messrs. Vernon Gardner & Co.; Account record for sales of slaves aboard the Ship Ascension at Mozambique by Samuel Chace on behalf of Messrs. Vernon Gardner & Co. [William Vernon and Caleb Gardner]. Includes purchases of blankets, medical expenses, and "landing" fees, as well as a sale of 33 slaves to Don Thomas Antonio Romero in Mozambique.

: Messrs. Samuel and William Vernon in Accot. With John Thornton & Chas. Yates; Account current for Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] by John Thornton and Charles Yates for 85 slaves sold in Fredericksburg, Virginia from the cargo of the Brig Othello. Includes tax expenses and profits from sale.

: Capt. John Duncan in Accot. with John Thornton & Charles Yates; Account record of balance due Captain John Duncan by John Thornton & Charles Yates for 67 slaves sold in Fredericksburg, Virginia from the cargo of the Brig Othello.

: [Receipt for wages paid to John Vickery, Joseph Lester, and Abel Geers]; Receipt for wages paid by William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] to John Vickery, Joseph Lester, and Abel Geer [Geers] for work aboard the Brig Royal Charlotte.

: The Brigatine Othello; Account record for the Brig Othello from John Thornton and Charles Yates of Fredericksburg, Virginia, for the supply of provisions and services, including the boarding of sick slaves by Mary Horne and Betty Smith, and a supply of "swanskin for cloaths" to Capt. John Thornton.

: Messrs. Vernon Gardner & Co. owners of Ship Ascension in account current with Samuel Chace.; Account record for the Ship Ascension, owned by Messrs. Vernon Gardner & Co. [William Vernon and Caleb Gardner]. Names vendors located in Mozambique, Ile de France [Mauritius], Montevideo, and the Cape of Good Hope.

: Sales of the Brigatine Othello's Cargo Including Duty; 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.

: [Receipt for cable for the Brig Othello]; Receipt for cable supplied to the Brig Othello by Evan & Fran [Francis?] Malbone, submitted to Samuel and William Vernon [or Newport, Rhode Island].

: Messrs. Saml. & William Vernon & Cy. their acct. currt. With Rich'd Adams; Account current by Richard Adams [of Virginia] to Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] for expenses related to the trade of goods and slaves aboard the Brig Royal Charlotte.

: Account Sales of Fifty Four Negroes received of the Sloop Hare Caleb Godfrey Commander from Africa on Account of Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon & Company, Merchants in Rhode Island; Detailed account record of Charleston, South Carolina, sale of 54 slaves brought from Africa on the Sloop Hare by Capt. Caleb Godfrey. Includes names of purchasers, amount, terms of payment, and costs associated with the sale, such as wine and punch.

: Invoice of 200 Barrels Flour Shipp'd on board the Brigg Othello Capt. John Donovan on Accot. & Risque of Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon Merchants in Rhode Island; Invoice for 200 barrels of flour shipped by the Brig Othello by Captain John Duncan for Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] from John Stanton and Charles Yates of Fredericksburg, Virginia.

: Captain Tickle Taylor & Wm. Vernon; Receipt for maintenance and repair service [for the Brig Royal Charlotte] from Wlliam Gyles for Capt. Tickle [Thomas Teakle] Taylor and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island].

: [Receipt for expenses related to court costs for the Brig Royal Charlotte]; Receipt for expenses related to a court case regarding the Brig Royal Charlotte during a voyage to Africa with Captain William Taylor in 1767, and a voyage to Amsterdam with Captain William Pinniger, in 1768 [possibly with Samuel Vernon, Junior].

: Seamen Accounts 1762, Settled & Paid; Receipt for "peeples worke" on the Brig Othello, including names of several "negroes," who are listed by first name next to the the last name of their owner.

: [Request for wages earned by Samuel Scranton to be paid to Sarah Jones]; Request for wages earned by Samuel Scranton to be paid to Sarah Jones by Samuel and William Vernon in Newport, Rhode Island. Signed by witness James Rogers, Junior.

: [Receipt for ballast from William Taylor]; Receipt for "2 [scon?] load of ballace [ballast] for your vessell" [probably the Brig Royal Charlotte] from William Taylor to William Vernon and William Reade of Newport [Rhode Island].

: [Account book for the crew of the Brig Royal Charlotte]; 32-page account book for the crew of the Brig Royal Charlotte, undated. Includes three receipts of payment at back.

: State of 87 Slaves, Othello's Cargo John Duncan, Master; 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."

: Invoice of 129 Twices [?] and 25 Barrels Rice Shipt [by] Gabriel Manigault Onboard the Sloop Hare Caleb Godfrey Commr. for Rhode Island On Account of Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon Merchants there.; Account record by Gabriel Manigault of shipment of rice aboard the Sloop Hare for Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport Rhode Island] from [Charleston] South Carolina.

: Invoice of cargo ship'd [for] Saml. & Wm. Vernon on board the Brig Othello, John Duncan Master for the Coast of Africa and goes consign'd to Sd. Master; Inventory of goods consigned to John Duncan aboard the Brig Othello, owned by Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, departing from Rhode Island to the Coast of Africa.

: Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon in acct. with Adams & Griffin; Account record by Adams & Griffin [of Richmond, Virginia] for expenses related to the sale of 66 slaves aboard the Brig Othello on behalf of Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island].

: Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon for their Brigg Othello's Disbursements & Cargo; Account record for disbursements of cargo from the Brig Othello in Richmond, Virginia, [by Adams & Griffin] including expenses for the care of slaves to be sold on behalf of Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes names of vendors from whom provisions were purchased.

: Mr. John Stanton In Accot. with John Thornton & Charles Yates; Account record of John Stanton [probably on the Brig Othello] for provisions and the sale of slaves by John Thornton and Charles Yates for Samuel and William Vernon.

: Brigg Othello's Book of Trade; 14-page book of trade by the Brig Othello on a voyage to the Coast of Africa, commencing at Annamaboe [Anomabu, Ghana] "for account of the owners" [Samuel and William Vernon].

: Messrs. Samuel & Wm. Vernon & Co. in Acct. with Rich'd Adams; Account record by Richard Adams of expenses related to trade on serveral ships belonging to Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes mention of the Brig Royal Charlotte and the Schooner Little Sally.

: Sails of Merchndize, Cargo of the Brig'n Royall Charlotte; Account record for sales of goods aboard the Brig Royal Charlotte at Bonivista [Jamaica?] by Captain William Pinniger on behalf of Messrs. Samuel and William Vernon and Thomas Teakle Taylor [of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes purchases of brandy, gin, bread, and wages for men to bring water for the Brig.

: John Bent with the Owners of the Othello; Bill to John Bent and the owners of the Brig Othello [Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island] from J. R. Lillibridge [Sillibridge?] for expenses related to slave trade.

: The Briggt. Royal Charlotte, Wm. Taylor Mastr. To William Vernon; Account record by William Taylor, Captain of the Brig Royal Charlotte, for William Vernon. Includes detailed itemized list from June 20, 1761 to March 20, 1762, and names multiple vendors and quantities of goods.

: [Receipt for wages paid to Alexander Gillis, Joseph Lester and Edward Strengthfield]; Receipt for wages paid by William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] to Alexander Gillis, Edward Strengthfield, and Joseph Lester for work aboard the Brig Royal Charlotte.

: Brig Othello Messrs. Sam'l & Wm. Vernon Owners to Benj'a Doubleday; Bill to Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] from Benjamin Doubleday for carpentry on the Brig Othello.

: 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; 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 slaves bought.

: Invoice of Cargo on Bord the Sloop TittBitt; Invoice of cargo on board the Sloop Tittbitt, captained by Thomas Rogers, on a voyage from Newport [Rhode Island] to Affrica [Africa]. The voyage owned one-half by William Vernon, and one-quarter each William Redwood and Jonas L. Redwood.

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