Manuscripts Relating to Slavery

: Brig. Othellos People, Aug't 1774; 16-page booklet of personal accounts of crew members aboard the Brig Othello.

: [Employment contract for the Brig Othello]; 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."

: [Employment contract for the Brig Othello]; 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, 1775, detailing payments to crew.

: Brig. Othellos People, Aug't 24, 1774; 16-page booklet of personal accounts of crew members aboard the Brig Othello. On back, notes dated August 1775, signed Mrs. Betsey Beakman, East Greenwich.