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Slavery Collection, 1709-1864
[Manifest of the Steamer Powhatan]
Bruin, JosephRogers, JohnHough, Edward S.Betts, William H.OsbornDominiJimCarolineMelindaSallyRachelMaryRobertFannySophieEstherElizaCharityPowhatan (Steamer)
nyhs_sc_b-05_f-16_016 Mss Collection - Slavery Collection
1845-07-11
Ship manifest of "Negroes, mulattoes, and persons of color taken on" the Steamer Powhatan of Washington from the port of Alexandria [Virginia] to Dumfries, Virginia. Includes names of ship's Master, John W. Rogers, shipper Joseph Bruin, collector Edward S. Hough, and consignee William H. Betts. Lists 16 slaves, 7 of which are children.
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Ships' manifests
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