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- [Receipt for medical services by Doctor Mercer]
- Receipt for medical services by Doctor Hugh Mercer for Captain John Duncan [of the Brig Othello] on May 13 and 15, 1771. On back, letter from Mr. [Charles] Yates to Duncan asking for remittance of payment., New-York Historical Society
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- [Employment contract for the Brig Othello]
- Contract for employment on the Brig Othello including names of crew, wages, and terms. Form printed and sold by Solomon Southwick, in Newport [Rhode Island]. On back, list of crew that received "one month's pay advance." Attached, receipt for wages for George Lambert from Samuel Vernon, signed by Elizabeth Preston., New-York Historical Society
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- [Brigantine Othello record fragment]
- Fragment of account record for the Brig Othello. Only docket remains., New-York Historical Society
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- Capt. Duncan, Bought of James Ward
- Receipt for cloth goods and clothing patterns by James Ward for Captain John Duncan [of the Brig Othello] on June 10 through 18, 1771. On back, letter from Duncan to Mr. [Charles] Yates asking for remittance of payment. Signed by Edmund Addison., New-York Historical Society
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- Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon in Accot. with John Thornton & Charles Yates
- Account record of exchanges [possibly of goods aboard the Brig Othello] in Virginia between vendors for Samuel & William Vernon by John Thornton & Charles Yates., New-York Historical Society
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- [Receipt for pilotage fees for the Brig Othello]
- Receipt for pilotage by Walter Keeble of the Brig Othello "from the Capes to Fredericksburg & down again" for Messrs. Charles Yates & Co. Signed by Archibald Ritchie. On back, letter from John Stanton to Charles Yates asking for remittance of payment., New-York Historical Society
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- [Receipt for beef from Philip Gowerby]
- Receipt for beef for Capt. [John] Duncan from Philip Gowerby., New-York Historical Society
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- [Bill of lading for the Brig Othello from the Rappahannock River, to Newport, Rhode Island]
- Bill of lading for the Brig Othello from the Rappahannock River [Virginia], to Newport, Rhode Island, carrying 200 barrels "flower" [flour] and bundles of hemp "not marked or numbered" for Samuel and William Vernon. Signed by John Stanton., New-York Historical Society
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- Mr. John Stanton In Accot. with John Thornton & Charles Yates
- Account record of John Stanton [probably on the Brig Othello] for provisions and the sale of slaves by John Thornton and Charles Yates for Samuel and William Vernon., New-York Historical Society
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- Messrs. Samuel & Wm. Vernon of Rhode Island to Valentine Jones
- Account record of Valentine Jones of Barbados for items supplied to ships owned by Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes Capt. John Duncan, Capt. Thomas Rogers, and Capt. [Peter] Dordin between the years 1767 through 1771., New-York Historical Society
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- [Receipt for legal services for John Duncan]
- Receipt for legal services rendered to John Duncan by Thomas Workman, Esq regarding two petitions filed against Duncan in the Court of Vice Admiralty. Signed by John Dummell., New-York Historical Society
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- [Receipt of wages for Edward Clannen aboard the Brig Othello]
- Receipt for wages paid to Edward Clannen for work aboard the Brig Othello from Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]., New-York Historical Society
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- [Bill of lading for the Brig Othello from the Rappahannock River, to Newport, Rhode Island, second copy]
- Copy 2 of bill of lading for the Brig Othello from the Rappahannock River [Virginia], to Newport, Rhode Island, carrying 200 barrels "flower" [flour] and bundles of hemp "not marked or numbered" for Samuel and William Vernon. Signed by John Stanton., New-York Historical Society
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- Brig Othello, John Duncan Master to Jones & Moe
- Account record of Jones & Moe of Barbados itemizing fees for services rendered to John Duncan, Master of the Brig Othello., New-York Historical Society
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- [Receipt for advocate and proctors fees for Captain John Duncan]
- Receipt for advocate and proctors fees for Captain John Duncan of the Brig Othello from Boyle Vandeleure in Barbados in response to two petitions filed against Duncan by five mariners and seamen aboard the Brig., New-York Historical Society
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- George Larn to John Duncan
- Receipt for wages paid to George Larn by Captain John Duncan of the Brig Othello, includes deduction from wages for 3 1/2 gallons rum "stole out of a cask that was tapt in the head with a gimblet by you or some your ship mates you must pay for among yourselves." On back, note dated March 21, 1771 verifying receipt of payment signed by Boyle Vandeleure of Barbados., New-York Historical Society
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- Rec'd March 21, 1771 from John Duncan Commr. of the Brigga. Othello
- Receipt paid by John Duncan of the Brig Othello to John Thomas for "fees on two citations" of a law suit brought against Duncan by George Larkham, Daniel Trudgeon, Samuel Stanton, John Lambert, and Matthew Cook., New-York Historical Society
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- Edward Clennon to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon
- Account record of John Duncan for payments remittted to Samuel and William Vernon by Edward Clennon for 10 gallons of rum, sugar, and 2 1/2 gallons molasses., New-York Historical Society
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- [Bill from Jonathan Niel for wages from the Brig Othello]
- Account record by Jonathan Niel for services and provisions for the Brig Othello, including silk handkercheifs, stockings, and knives for Captain [George Sweet] Dunbar, submitted to Messrs. Francis Mairez and David Cooper [of Jamaica] for remittance., New-York Historical Society
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- Invoice of 200 Barrels Flour Shipp'd on board the Brigg Othello Capt. John Donovan on Accot. & Risque of Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon Merchants in Rhode Island
- Invoice for 200 barrels of flour shipped by the Brig Othello by Captain John Duncan for Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] from John Stanton and Charles Yates of Fredericksburg, Virginia., New-York Historical Society
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- Mr. Jonathan Fairbanks In Accot. with John Thornton & Chas. Yates
- Account record for Jonathan Fairbanks from John Thornton and Charles Yates of Fredericksburg, Virginia, for profits and expenses related to the sale of slaves and trade goods., New-York Historical Society
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- [Receipt for cable for the Brig Othello]
- Receipt for cable supplied to the Brig Othello by Evan & Fran [Francis?] Malbone, submitted to Samuel and William Vernon [or Newport, Rhode Island]., New-York Historical Society
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- Mr. Charles Yates to Messrs. Mercer & Clements
- Receipt for medical services by Doctors Clements and Mercer to Charles Yates for "new Negroes" [probably from the Brig Othello]. Includes itemized list of remedies., New-York Historical Society
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- The Brigantine Othello
- Account record for the Brig Othello from John Thornton and Charles Yates of Fredericksburg, Virginia, for the supply of provisions and services, including the boarding of sick slaves by Mary Horne and Betty Smith, and a supply of "swanskin for cloaths" to Capt. John Thornton., New-York Historical Society
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- [Receipt of wages for pilotage by John Stanton]
- Receipt of pilotage wages for John Stanton, received by this mother Hannah Sadlar [Sadler], from Samuel & William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] and delivered by Messrs. Thornton & Yates [of Fredericksburg, Virginia]., New-York Historical Society
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- The Brigantine Othello to C. Yates
- Account record of the Brig Othello from C. [Charles] Yates [of Fredericksburg, Virginia] for provisions, including corn, "ship bread", hoggs [hog's] lard, and services provided by George Hill and Mitchell., New-York Historical Society
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- Matthew Coe to John Duncan
- Receipt for wages paid to Matthew Coe by Captain John Duncan of the Brig Othello. Includes deduction from wages for 7 gallons rum "missing out the cask he was caught stealing out off." On back, note dated March 21, 1771 verifying receipt of payment signed by Boyle Vandeleure of Barbados., New-York Historical Society
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- Samuel Scranton to John Duncan
- 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., New-York Historical Society
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- Daniel Trougeon to John Duncan
- Receipt for wages paid to Daniel Trougeon [Trudgeon] by Captain John Duncan of the Brig Othello. Includes deduction from wages for 10 gallons rum "taken up from 5 July to Feb'y 19th." On back, note dated March 21, 1771 verifying receipt of payment signed by Boyle Vandeleure of Barbados., New-York Historical Society
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- [Receipt for clothing from Ephraim Wiles]
- Receipt for clothing, including shirts, stockings, and trousers, by Ephraim Wiles, paid by Francis Mairez and David Cooper [of Jamaica] for the Brig Othello., New-York Historical Society
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- [Receipt for wages paid to Paul Magee]
- Receipt for wages paid to Paul McGhie [Magee] for services by George Shore and Mary Wallace, paid by Francis Mairez and David Cooper [of Jamaica] for the Brig Othello., New-York Historical Society
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- Nicholas Weaver to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon
- Account record for David Cooper and Samuel Mairez [of Jamaica] from Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island], delivered by Nicholas Cooper. Includes the supply of provisions like Jamaica Rum, coffee and sugar, as well as services like "hospital money" and "freight of a slave.", New-York Historical Society
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- Edward Wright to Brig Othello
- Bill to Francis Mairez and David Cooper [of Jamaica] for services and provisions provided by Edward Wright to the Brig Othello, including sugar, coffee, rum, and a "cash advance at Barbados.", New-York Historical Society
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- William Purchase to Messrs. Samuel and Wm. Vernon
- Bill to Francis Mairez and David Cooper [of Jamaica] for services and provisions provided by William Purchase to Samuel & William Vernon [probably for the Brig Othello], including rum, tobacco, and Ticklenburgh., New-York Historical Society
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- [Receipt for wages paid to Abiathar Wilson]
- Receipt for wages paid to Abiatha [Abiathar] Wilson for clothing and services provided by George Shore and Mary Wallace, paid by Francis Mairez and David Cooper [of Jamaica] for the Brig Othello., New-York Historical Society
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- The Owners of the Brig Othello to Fran's Mairez Dav'd Cooper
- Account record by G. D. Sweet for "the owners of the Brig Othello" [Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island] to be paid to Francis Mairez and David Cooper [of Jamaica] for services and supplies provided to the Brig. Includes lists of vendors by name., New-York Historical Society
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- [Insurance claim for the Brig Othello]
- 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., New-York Historical Society
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- Brig Othello Messrs. Sam'l & Wm. Vernon Owners to Benj'a Doubleday
- Bill to Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] from Benjamin Doubleday for carpentry on the Brig Othello., New-York Historical Society
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- Calculation of the loss upon three slaves, to each man's monthly wages
- Calculation of cost to Brig Othello crew's wages for the loss of three slaves., New-York Historical Society
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- Brig't Othello Thomas Rogers Master to Henry C. Flagg
- Bill to Thomas Rogers, Captain of the Brig Othello, for stays, cordage, "worming", and coils supplied by Henry C. Flagg [of Newport, Rhode Island]., New-York Historical Society
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- [Letter from Samuel Vernon to Mr. Henry Marchant]
- Letter from Samuel Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] to Mr. Henry Marchant, promising repayment of ten dollars that Marchant gave on loan to Mr. [John] Bent to settle an account with Wm. Dauers [Duer]., New-York Historical Society
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- John Bent with the Owners of the Othello
- Bill to John Bent and the owners of the Brig Othello [Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island] from J. R. Lillibridge [Sillibridge?] for expenses related to slave trade., New-York Historical Society
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- Accts. Of Adv'ce for ye People of Brig Othello
- Statement of the accounts of [First?] Mate William Munro and Second Mate John Bent of the Brig Othello. Lists payments in cash and goods., New-York Historical Society
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- Ezekiel Mitchel to Brig Othello J. Duncan
- Itemized list of money owed by Ezekiel Mitchell, sailor, to Captain Duncan of the Brig Othello for advanced wages and lost slaves., New-York Historical Society
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- Brigg Othello Portage Bill for Her Voyage to Africa
- Portage bill for the Brig Othello, listing crew names, wages, and term of employment on a passage to the coast of Africa. Notes four men, George Harvey, Michael Keable, John Chace, and Ezekiel Mitchell [Mitchel] that "left the vessel at Virginia." On back, additional detail about wage payments to crew members., New-York Historical Society
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- Messrs. Sam & Wm. Vernon in Acct. with Goodman Halverson
- Bill to Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] from George Buckmaster for "wages on board the Cicero" and provisions for Capt. [John] Duncan. On back receipt of payment signed by Lucina Halverson., New-York Historical Society
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- Account of carpenters work in repairing the Brigg Othello comenced January the 2nd 1774
- Six-page booklet of carpentry labor for repairs on board the Brig Othello. Names carpenters Church, Palmer, Trickee, S. Crapon, Crapon Junr.; Pike; Thos. Crapon, and W. Crapon., New-York Historical Society
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- Invoice of cargo ship'd [for] Saml. & Wm. Vernon on board the Brig Othello, John Duncan Master for the Coast of Africa and goes consign'd to Sd. Master
- Inventory of goods consigned to John Duncan aboard the Brig Othello, owned by Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, departing from Rhode Island to the Coast of Africa., New-York Historical Society
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- Brigg'tn Othello to Sundry Disbursements at Antigua
- Account record by Captain Thomas Rogers for expenses aboard the Brig Othello in Antigua, including ship repair, food and water, and medical services for slaves., New-York Historical Society
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- George Lambert to John Duncan
- Account record for George Lambert from Captain John Duncan on the Brig Othello in Barbados, listing hospital money, advance wages, and "7 gall. Rum missing out the cask he was caught stealing out off [sic]." On back, receipt signed by Boyle Vandeleure on behalf of George Lambert., New-York Historical Society