Manuscripts Relating to Slavery

: [Deed of Emancipation of eight slaves by John Green]; Two-page deed of emancipation of the slaves George, Aibry, Mary, William, Henry, Louis, Ajax, and James by their owner John Green in Lincoln County, Kentucky.

: Advance Wages Brigt. Othello; 16-page booklet of advanced wages given to crew members aboard the Brig Othello.

: [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].

: [Letter from Phillips & Gardner to Mess. Gardner & Dean]; Letter dated May 11 [?], 1806, from Phillips & Gardner of Charleston [South Carolina] to Mess. Gardner & Dean [of Newport, Rhode Island] regarding cargo on the Sloop Louisa and the Brig Hope.

: [Court verdicts regarding various cases]; Two-page undated court record of eleven cases relating to unremitted payments, giving prisoner's pleas and their verdicts. Damage on right side missing text.

: [Deed of Gift between E. Pennington and Lerisa Shanks, Paulina H. Fisher, and Martha Isabella Omsley]; Two-page deed of gift between E. Pennington and his three daughters, wherein he gives to Lerisa Shanks the slave woman Mary, to Paulina H. Fisher the slave girl named Aggy, and to Martha Isabella Omsley the slave girl Ruth, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.

: George Larn to John Duncan; Receipt for wages paid to George Larm by Captain John Duncan of the Brig Othello, includes deduction from wages for 3 1/2 gallons rum "stole out of a cask that was tapt in the head with a gimblet by you or some your ship mates you must pay for among yourselves." On back, note dated March 21, 1771 verifying receipt of payment signed by Boyle Vandeleure of Barbados.

: [Letter from Phillips & Gardner to Mess. Gardner & Dean]; Letter from Phillips & Gardner of Charleston [South Carolina] to Mess. Gardner & Dean [of Newport, Rhode Island] regarding news of the Ship Mary and the Brig [Sloop] Louisa.

: [Letter from Saml. Vernon Jr. to Messrs. Sam. & Wm. Vernon]; Letter from Samuel Vernon, Jr., in Montego Bay [Jamaica], to Samuel and William Vernon of [Newport] Rhode Island.

: An account of the expence [sic] that arose for keeping the poor that belong to Springfield and Longmeadow since the division of the town; Two-page account detail from a "meeting of select men of Longmeadow & Springfield" regarding expenses for "keeping the poor that belong to Springfield and Longmeadow [Massachussets].

: Brig Louisa and Owners in Account Current with Benjamin Weaver; Expense record of Benjamin Weaver aboard the Sloop Louisa in Islands Deloss [Isle De Los, Sierra Leone], giving sums for the purchase of 70 slaves "on the coast of Africa" and other expenses.

: [Receipt for the sale of the slave Betty]; Bill of sale of a "negro wench Betty" from Cornelius Van der Veer, Junior, of Flatbush, Long Island, New York, to William Tongue. On back, additional notes in two different hands, both dated January 21, 1777, regarding the sale of the same slave, Betty, to Mr. Frederick Shonnard.

: [Clippings, 1718-1899 and undated]; Assorted advertisements for sale of slaves, rewards for return of runaway slaves, the slave trade, and slavery in general, most unattributable to particular newspapers. Includes three engravings (two duplicated) of slave forts in Africa with captions, "The North Prospect of James Fort in the River Gambia," and "A View of Cape Coast Castle, with part of the Negro Town." Several advertisements are in manuscript form, and appear to be submissions for printing.

: [Manifest of the Steamer Augusta]; Ship manifest of "negroes, mulattoes, and persons of color taken on" the Steamer Augusta of Washington from the port of Alexandria [Virginia] to Aquia Creek, Virginia. Includes names of ship's Master John Rogers, shipper Hatch Cook of Washington, D.C., and one slave, Robert Jackson.

: [Deed of Heirs of John Morrison]; Four-page deed confirming the heir of John Morrison, namely Ezra Morrison, and regarding property that includes the slaves Dinah, Adam, Charlott, Wyatte, Frances Ann, Maria, James, Mary, Lewis, Dilrey [?], and Elizabeth, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.

: [Letter from Phillips & Gardner to Mess. Gardner & Dean]; Letter from Phillips & Gardner of Charleston [South Carolina] to Mess. Gardner & Dean of Newport, Rhode Island, regarding two bills of exchange by Jno [John] Strobel and Capt. Tho [Thomas] Webb.

: 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.

: Ship Ascension Adventuers [sic]; List of crew members aboard the Ship Ascension with tally of "gall" per man.

: Samuel Scranton to John Duncan; Receipt for wages paid to Samuel Scranton by Captain John Duncan of the Brig Othello. Includes deduction from wages for 12 gallons rum "taken up from 24th May to Feb'y 9th." On back, note dated March 21, 1771 verifying receipt of payment signed by Boyle Vandeleure of Barbados.

: [Manifest of the Schooner Eliza & Mary]; Ship "manifest of slaves" on the Schooner Eliza & Mary from Beaufort, South Carolina, to Charleston, South Carolina. Includes names of ship's Master Benj. R. Bythewood, shipper William Telfair of Oakie [South Carolina], collector William Joyner and one slave, Abram.

: [Appraisal of the Sloop Sherbro]; Appraisal document for the Sloop Sherbro, signed by Evan Malbone and Ebenezer Flagg of Newport [Rhode Island].

: Mess. Gardner & Dean in acct. with Phillips & Gardner; Account record of Gardner and Dean, "in acct with Phillips & Gardner," in Charleston [South Carolina], listing expenses and profits associated with the selling of slaves from February, 1806, through March, 1806. Includes names of purchasers, D. Vaughn, John Gardner, Littlefield, J. Brinley, J & Dean, B. J. & Cooke, and J. [John] Marsh.

: [Bill of sale for slaves to Davis Smith]; Bill of sale for twelve slaves from John H. Tucker to Davis Smith, both of Savannah, Georgia. Names of slaves and their ages listed on back.

: [Manifest of the Steam Boat Columbia]; Ship manifest of "negroes, mulattoes, and persons of color taken on" the Steam Boat Columbia of Baltimore from the port of Alexandria [Virginia] to Norfolk [Virginia]. Includes names of ship's Master James Mitchell, shipper James H. Birch of Washington, and collector Edward Green. Lists 17 slaves.

: List of hands on the farm at Terre au Beouf [sic] from S. B. Davis; Four-page list of "hands on the farm at Terre au Beouf [Boeuf]" [of Louisiana] compiled by S. B. Davis, Mrs. R. Smith, P. C. Wederstrandt, and Henry Thompson. Includes names of 77 slaves listed by gender. List contributed by Thompson also gives cost and age.

: Sale of Snow Vigilant; Receipt for the sale of the Snow Vigilant by G. Mallbone [Malbone]. On back, titled "owners sales."

: Portage Bill for the Brigatine Royal Charlotte bound on a voyage to the Coast of Africa & back to Rhode Island; Contract for employment on the Brig Royal Charlotte for a voyage from Rhode Island to Africa and back. Includes names of crew, wages, and terms. On back, multiple notations dated June 11, 1763, through August 22, 1763, detailing payments to crew.

: 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.

: Brigg Othello to Sundry Disbursements; Account record of sundry disbursements made aboard the Brig Othello between June 15 and August 6, 1775. Includes several purchases of plantains, as well as cash advances to Edward Wright, Abiathiar Willson [Abiather Wilson], Paul Magee, Jonathan Ells, and William Purchase.

: Account of Disbursements on Board the Sloop Louisa on a Voige to Affrica kept by Benjamin Weaver Master; Expense record of Captain Benjamin Weaver aboard the Sloop Louisa in Riopongo [probably Rio Pongo, Guinea], listing purchases of provisions and slaves dated December 22, 1805 through February 26, 1806.

: [Petition by inhabitants of Pennsylvania for effecting change in the Constitution for the abolition of slavery]; One-page petition, possibly dating from the 1830s, signed by eighteen inhabitants of Pennsylvania regarding the abolition of slavery. Many signatures illegible. Possibly a fragment of a larger petition.

: Sales of 5 African Negroes received [by] Ship Mary; Ledger of sales of "5 African negroes" on board the Ship Mary at Charleston [South Carolina], under the command of Master Joseph Wood and owned by Dean Deblois & Martin.

: Alex. Jno. Pooler to Brig Royal Charlotte; Account record by Alexander John Pooler for expenditures while aboard the Brig Royal Charlotte between April, 1762, and January, 1763.

: [Receipt for the sale of a slave named Wilson]; Manuscript receipt dated August 16, 1862, for the sale of a slave named Wilson by E. H. Stokes to Joseph Pelter.

: [Manifest of the Brig Uneas]; Ship manifest of "negroes, mulattoes, and persons of color taken on" the Brig Uneas of Alexandria from the port of Alexandria to New Orleans, Louisiana. Includes names of ship's Master Nathaniel Boush, shippers William H. Williams of Washington City, E. H. Carrell, Newton Boley of Jefferson County Virginia, and I. A. Bynum, [collector] Edward Green, and consignee Thomas Williams. Includes note, "The slave No. 35 named James Harris was [?] from the vessel, before the clearance was affected." Lists 82 slaves.

: [Inventory of the Estate of Robert Bryan]; Eight-page inventory of the estate of Robert Bryan, including furniture, livestock, farming crops, and the slaves Joe, Thornton, Jeff, George, Lilas, Oliver, Perry, Henry, Gilbert, Lewis, Robin, Ned, Philis, Rosanah, Winney, Nancy, Milly, Ellen, Mary, and five other unnamed slaves, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.

: Commissioner's Report on Dishman's Heirs vs. Dishman; Two-page commissioner's report on the dispute between William Dishman and the heirs of William Dishman regarding the sale of two slave men named Nelson and Tom in Fayette County, Kentucky [with attached newspaper clipping announcing the sale of property].

: [Receipt of wages for pilotage by John Stanton]; Receipt of pilotage wages for John Stanton, received by this mother Hannah Sadlar [Sadler], from Samuel & William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] and delivered by Messrs. Thornton & Yates [of Fredericksburg, Virginia].

: [Manifest of the Brig Isaac Franklin]; Ship manifest of "negroes, mulattoes, and persons of color taken on" the Brig Isaac Franklin of Alexandria from the port of Alexandria [Virginia] to New Orleans [Louisiana]. Includes names of ship's Master William Smith, shipper Robert N. Windsor, collector Edward Green, and consignees Lawrence Millaudon and George Lane. Lists 73 slaves.

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

: [Account of Colonel Joseph Hart, Lieutenant of said County]; Two-page account detail belonging to Colonel Joseph Hart, Lieutenant [of Buck's County, Pennsylvania].

: [Letter from Wyndham Beawes to Messrs. Samuel and William Vernon]; Letter from Wyndham Beawes of St. Lucar [Sanlu?car de Barrameda, Spain] to Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island].

: [Request for sugar or tea from Mr. W. Vernon]; Request from Edward Clannen to Mr. William Vernon for "sugar or tea" to be given to William Downer. On back, "paid Wm. Sanford, his apprentice."

: [Bill of exchange for Phillips & Gardner]; Bill of exchange for Phillips & Gardner of Charleston [South Carolina] from Messrs. Baylis & Howard, merchants of Boston [Massachusetts].

: Return of John Cart Junr. Taxable Property; Tax return for the year 1819 for John Cart, Junior, of St. Michael's Parish, Charleston, South Carolina, indicating ownership of "5 negroes." Signed by J. A. Steele [probably a notary public].

: Amount of Slaves Sold at the Havanna; Account record for the Ship Ascension, including profits from selling slaves in Havanna [Cuba].

: Matthew Coe to John Duncan; Receipt for wages paid to Matthew Coe by Captain John Duncan of the Brig Othello. Includes deduction from wages for 7 gallons rum "missing out the cask he was caught stealing out off." On back, note dated March 21, 1771 verifying receipt of payment signed by Boyle Vandeleure of Barbados.

: To His Excellency Wm. H. Seward, Governor of New York; Four-page memorial from a Convention of the Friends of the Negro addressed to His Excellency William H. Seward, Governor of New York, regarding the abolition of slavery in the United States. Signed on behalf of the Convention by Thomas Clarkson, President. The Convention was held by the British and Foreign Antislavery Society in London from the 12th to the 23rd of June 1840. Docket title 'From the World's Anti Slavery Convention, July 25th, 1840.'

: The Owners of the Brig Othello to Fran's Mairez Dav'd Cooper; Account record by G. D. Sweet for "the owners of the Brig Othello" [Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island] to be paid to Francis Mairez and David Cooper [of Jamaica] for services and supplies provided to the Brig. Includes lists of vendors by name.

: [Manifest of the Steamer Mount Vernon]; Ship manifest of "negroes, mulattoes, and persons of color taken on" the Steamer Mount Vernon from the port of Alexandria [Virginia]. Includes names of shipper James H. Simpson and collector Edward Green. Lists 12 slaves.

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