[Insurance claim for the Brig Othello]

Slavery Collection, 1709-1864

1769-05-18

Insurance claim for the loss of slaves aboard the Brig Othello during a trading voyage to Leeward [Islands, West Indies], due to the "carelessness" and "neglect" of crew members Nathaniel Shearman, Ezekiel Mitchell, and John Bent. Claim submitted in Barbados and created by notary public Thomas Workman.

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Mss Collection - Slavery Collection

Merchant ships--Untied States
Insurance claims--Barbados

Insurance records

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