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Slavery Collection, 1709-1864
Royal Charlotte (Brig)
The Briggantine Royall Charlotte for Slaves Purchased on the Coaste of Affrica for Accot. Of Owners of Sd. Briggt.
1762
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.
nyhs_sc_b-02_f-13_049 Mss Collection - Slavery Collection
Merchant ships--United States Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport Slave trade--Ghana
Rhode Island--Commerce--Ghana Ghana--Commerce--Rhode Island
Accounts Receipts (financial records)
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