[Unsigned letter to Francis Mairez]

Slavery Collection, 1709-1864

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].

nyhs_sc_b-01_f-14_u11
Mss Collection - Slavery Collection

Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport
Merchant ships--United States
Rum industry--Jamaica--Montego Bay

Commercial correspondence

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