Samuel Scranton to John Duncan

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Creator / Contributor: Duncan, John, Captain
Scranton, Samuel
Vandeleure, Boyle
Othello (Brig)
Title: Samuel Scranton to John Duncan
Collection Title: Slavery Collection, 1709-1864
Date: 1771-03-21
Description: Receipt for wages paid to Samuel Scranton by Captain John Duncan of the Brig Othello. Includes deduction from wages for 12 gallons rum "taken up from 24th May to Feb'y 9th." On back, note dated March 21, 1771 verifying receipt of payment signed by Boyle Vandeleure of Barbados.
Identifier: nyhs_sc_b-02_f-08_038
Mss Collection - Slavery Collection
Subject: Merchant ships--United States
Actions and defenses--Barbados
Material type or medium of original: Receipts (financial records)
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