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Slavery Collection, 1709-1864
[Unsigned letter to Francis Mairez]
Vernon, William, 1719-1806Vernon, Samuel, Jr.Hammond, NathanielSweet, George DunbarVernon, Samuel, 1711-1792Mairez, FrancisAmerica (Ship)Othello (Brig)
nyhs_sc_b-01_f-14_u11 Mss Collection - Slavery Collection
1776-10-01
Unsigned manuscript copy of letter from Newport [Rhode Island] dated July 17 177[6], followed by letter dated October 1, 1776 [addressed to Francis Mairez, in William Vernon's hand].
Slave trade--Rhode Island--NewportMerchant ships--United StatesRum industry--Jamaica--Montego Bay
Commercial correspondence
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