[Manifest of the Steamer Powhatan]

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Title: [Manifest of the Steamer Powhatan]
Collection Title: Slavery Collection, 1709-1864
Creator / Contributor: Bruin, Joseph
Rogers, John
Hough, Edward S.
Betts, William H.
Osborn
Domini
Jim
Caroline
Melinda
Sally
Rachel
Mary
Robert
Fanny
Sophie
Esther
Eliza
Charity
Powhatan (Steamer)
Identifier: nyhs_sc_b-05_f-16_016
Mss Collection - Slavery Collection
Date: 1845-07-11
Description: 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.
Subject: Slaves--Transportation
Slave ships
Slave trade
Material type or medium of original: Ships' manifests
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