Sales of seventy five Negroes imported in the Brigt. Othello George D. Sweet Master on Account of Messrs. Sam'l & Will'm Vernons, Rhode Island

Slavery Collection, 1709-1864

1775-07-15

Account record for the sale of 75 slaves from the cargo of the Brig Othello, sold by Francis Mairez and David Cooper of Montego Bay, Jamaica, on behalf of Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes names of purchasers, price paid, and gender and age of slaves bought.

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Mss Collection - Slavery Collection

Slave trade--Jamaica--Montego Bay
Merchant ships--United States

Accounts
Receipts (financial records)

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