[Letter from Adams & Griffin to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon]

Slavery Collection, 1709-1864

1769-01-26

Manuscript copy of a letter from Richard Adams of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island dated December 26, 1768, regarding the "favorable" slave market in Richmond. Followed by a letter in which Adams & Griffin, further note the improved market.

nyhs_sc_b-01_f-01_a12
Mss Collection - Slavery Collection

Slaves--Rhode Island--Newport
Slavery--Rhode Island--Newport
Slave trade--Rhode Island--Newport
Slaves--Virginia--Richmond
Slavery--Virginia--Richmond
Slave trade--Virginia--Richmond

Commercial correspondence

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