Manuscripts Relating to Slavery

: [Birth certificate of a certain female child named Brunette]; Birth certificate of Brunette, born March 10, 1806, to a 'Negro Woman Slave named Hannah' belonging to widow Hannah Lewis of New York City.

: [Birth certificate of a certain female child named Philis]; Birth certificate of Philis, born November 1, 1804, to a 'Negro Woman Slave named Eunice' belonging to New York City marshall Richard Smith.

: [Letter from Adams & Griffin to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon]; Letter from Adams & Griffin of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island regarding remittance of payment to London merchant Thomas Adams.

: Bill of Sale between Thomas Davis and Coleman Bolton; Two-page bill of sale between Thomas Davis and Colemand Bolton regarding the slave boy Joe [in Kentucky].

: [Manuscript copy of letter from Thornton & Yates to Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon]; Manuscript copy of letter dated October 5, 1774, from Thornton & Yates of Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island. Followed by letter dated October 9.

: [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.

: October 1857; List titled "October 1857," listing Harriet C. Capen, Robert Briggs, Thomas C. Wales, Stimpson & Whiting, James W. Bates, Russell, Hennesey & Phelps, Willis & Co., Witherbee [Wetherbee] Bro., J. P. Polion Dubuc, Joel Brett, Jos. [Joseph] Russell, Jonathan, Cottle, David Kimball, Thomas E. Lillie, Duncan Cameron, Holmes Holden & Catler. Mrs. Phelan, Albany Block [residential building] and ca. 50 others.

: [Deed of Emancipation of the slave Anthony Bryant by Charles Miles]; Two-page deed of emancipation of the slave Anthony Bryant, also know as Old Toney, by his owner Charles Miles in Harrison County, Kentucky.

: Recommendation to Gov. Morton to fill office and signers; Recommendation for Massachusetts Governor Marcus Morton to appoint Amos B. Merrill of Boston to the position of agent under the "resolves relating to the imprisonment of citizens of this commonwealth in other states" of March 24, 1843. List of twelve names in pencil on verso, many only first and last initial.

: [Letter from Rich'd Adams to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon]; Letter from Richard Adams of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, regarding slave and agricultural trade.

: [Letter from Sam Brown to William Vernon, Esq.]; Letter from Sam Brown of Boston [Massachusetts] to William Vernon of Newport [Rhode Island]. Followed by manuscript copy of letter from Thayer Bartlett & Co. of Charleston [South Carolina] dated January 23, 1769.

: Poetry, 1843. Weymouth. Bard Adlington.; Two-page manuscript poem about the abolishment of slavery. Docket reads, "Poetry, 1843. Weymouth. Bard Aldlington."

: Donations to the Liberator in 1839; Two-page list of donors to the Liberator in 1839. Also includes donations made in January 1840 and "amounts loaned to Liberator committee." The list of donors includes William Rotch, Andrew Robeson, the Pawtucket Anti-Slavery Society, William Bassett, the Boston Female Anti-Slavery Society, Mary Ann Russell, Isaac Winslow, [Samuel] Fessenden, Joseph Southwick, Ellis Gray Loring, Samuel Philbrick, Samuel Rodman, Joseph Southwick, Christopher Robinson and others.

: [Deed of Emancipation of Steven Jackson by the trustees of the property of Michael Jackson]; Two-page deed of emancipation of the Stephen Jackson, the son of the freedman Michael Jackson, by the appointed trustees of Michael Jackson's property, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.

: [Affidavit for the Brig Orange]; Petition for insurance funds for the Brig Orange after wrecking upon a reef "about three mites to the Eastward of Man of War Kry near the Island of Abaca, one of the Bahama Islands" after leaving the port of Havana [Cuba] on March 6, 1799, carrying 120 slaves.

: [Letter from Saml. & Wm. Vernon to Capt. Thos. Teakle Taylor]; Letter from Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] to Captain Thomas Teakle Taylor on the Brig Marigold.

: [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 sole leather from Robt. Dougan]; Receipt for the purchase of sole leather from Robt. [Robert] Dougan by Captain George Sweet of the Brig Othello.

: [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].

: The Lawyers Remonstrance for Judge Loring; Undated 13-page list of ca. 1,200 names [probably asking for the removal of Judge Edward G. Loring from office].

: [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].

: [Manuscript copy of letter from John Thornton & Co. to Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon]; Manuscript copy of letter dated April 30, 1774, from John Thornton & Co. of Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island. Followed by postscript dated May 3, 1774, signed J. T. & Co.

: History of Mass. Anti Slav Society; Two-page unsigned and undated manuscript history of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society, organized by meeting. Includes names of organizers, dates of meetings, and summary.

: Sketch of Rich's Adams's Acct.; Account summary for Mr. Richard Adams [probably with Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island], including trade in slaves, hemp, and corn.

: [Letter from Sam. & Wm. Vernon to Capt. Thos. Rogers]; Letter from Samuel and William Vernon of Newport [Rhode Island] to Captain Thomas Rogers on the Brig Othello.

: [Letter from Chs. Yates to Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon]; Letter from Chs. [Charles] Yates of Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island.

: [List of accounts]; List of undated account in an unknown hand [possibly from Halifax County, Virginia]. Expenses listed include household items, livestock, and a "negro Philip."

: Bill of Sale between John Smith and Richard Dallam; Four-page bill of sale between John Smith and Richard Dallam regarding the slaves named Charles, Allman, Sall, and Rachel, who was to be emancipated according to an earlier deed of manumission, in the State of Kentucky.

: [Letter from Caleb Godfrey to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon & Company]; Letter from Caleb Godfrey, at the "Mouth of Sawsa River" [Sewa River, Sierra Leone] to William and Samuel Vernon of [Newport] Rhode Island.

: 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].

: [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.

: [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].

: [Memorandum regarding the abolition of slavery]; Nine-page memorandum regarding the abolition of slavery, including a copy of a letter addressed to Rev. Mr. Hill of East Malling [Kent]. Mentions several contemporary writers on the topic of slavery.

: A return of the apraisement [sic] of the Property of Bartholomew Gartman, Dec.; Four-page inventory of Bartholomew Gartman of Jefferson County, Georgia, regarding his estate at the time of his death. Identifies two slaves, "1 negro man named Limbrick [?]; 1 negro girl nam'd Peggy," among livestock and household goods. Signed on last page by administrators of the estate, Solomon Hood, Charly Higdon, and Shomake Holden. Made official and signed by Jas. [James] Bozeman.

: [Birth certificate of John Baptiste Thompson]; Birth certificate of John Baptiste Thompson, born in January 1802, to a 'Negro Slave Amanda' belonging to New York City merchant Thomas Bibby.

: [Birth certificate of a certain male child named William]; Birth certificate of William, born May 15, 1802, to a 'Negro Woman Slave named Nanny' belonging to Elizabeth Duryee of New York City, widow of Abraham Duryee.

: [Birth certificate of Emma]; Birth certificate of Emma, born October 3, 1803, to 'a negro woman named Hetta.' Signed by attorney at law Robert P. Lee.

: [Birth certificate of a certain female child named Betsey]; Birth certificate of Betsey, born August 19, 1814, to a 'Negro woman slave named Nan' belonging to New York City teacher Andrew Smith.

: The undersigned hereby agree to take the number of slaves let against their names respectively, upon the foregoing terms & conditions; List of 24 Massachusetts citizens who agreed to take slaves "let against their names." Includes the number of slaves for each person. On back, a proposition for the erection of a "spacious hall in which free decision may be had," with subscription details.

: [Bill of Sale between Marcus Stephenson and John Stephenson]; Four-page bill of sale between Marcus Stephenson and John Stephenson regarding livestock, furniture, and slaves named Jeremiah, Sook, George, Rachel, Sue, and Sall in Nicolas County, Kentucky.

: 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.

: [Brigatine Othello record fragment]; Fragment of account record for the Brig Othello. Only docket remains.

: 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.

: [Signed petition for the Senate and House of Representatives]; Undated petition signed by c.150 Boston citizens arguring against the removal of Judge [Edward Greely] Loring in 1850 from his appointment as judge for forcing Anthony Burns to return back to slavery in the South.

: Deed of Emancipation of Berry Rucker by Joseph Cooper; Two-page deed of emancipation of Berry Rucker by his owner Joseph Cooper for the sum of $450 paid by Berry Rucker in Lincoln County, Kentucky.

: [Letter from William Taylor to Messrs. William Vernon & Company]; Letter from William Taylor in Richmond Town, James River [Richmond, Virginia] to William Vernon & Company in Newport, Rhode Island.

: [Unsigned, undated tobacco inventory]; Unsigned and undated tobacco inventory with note "clear'd at the custom house in the Brigt. Othello G. Sweet. Ditto to Boston."

: [Letter from Robt. Elliott to Messrs. Vernon & Mason]; Letter from Elliott Robert in Yanamarou [possibly Anomabu, Ghana] to Mr. Vernon [either William or Samuel] and Mr. Mason [probably Benjamin Mason] of Newport, Rhode Island.

: [Unsigned, undated accounts current]; Unsigned and undated accounts current.

: [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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