[Letter from Rich'd Adams to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon]

Slavery Collection, 1709-1864

1764-05-22

Manuscript copy of two letters dated March 20 and April 14, 1764, from Richard Adams of Richmond, Virginia, to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, regarding slave and agricultural trade. Includes price list of commodities. Followed by a letter that provides further market details.

nyhs_sc_b-01_f-01_a38
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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