Invoice of the Cargo on board the brig't Othello George Sweet Master for the Coast of Africa on Account and resque of S & Wm. Vernon and goes consigned to s'd Master

Slavery Collection, 1709-1864

1774-08-28

Inventory of goods consigned to Captain George D. Sweet aboard the Brig Othello, owned by Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, departing Rhode Island to the Coast of Africa. Includes instructions that read, "To insurance in London, from thence to Affrica [Africa] at and from thence to market with slaves at 8 guineas." On back, "Invoice of slops [?] sent on board," such as frocks, hats, shoes, and rum.

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Mss Collection - Slavery Collection

Merchant ships--United States
Slave trade--Africa

Africa--Commerce--Rhode Island
Rhode Island--Commerce--Africa

Merchandise inventories
Receipts (financial records)

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