Slavery Collection, 1709-1864. Series I, Samuel and William Vernon. Subseries 2, Business Papers, 1756-1799

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: Brig Othello papers; Fragment labeled Brig Othello Papers on 19th or 20th century paper. On back, penciled list of foods., New-York Historical Society

: [Note regarding Brig Othello bills of lading]; Pencil note on 18th century paper, "The vouchers - bills lading is [?] one to be found in a package labeled Brig Othello.", New-York Historical Society

: Gross Sales of the Brigg Othello's Cargo Slaves; Detailed record of the sale of 55 slaves brought on the Brig Othello to Fredericksburg, Virginia. Includes names of purchasers, amount paid, and gender and age of slaves purchased. Includes list of slaves "sold at publick vendue" on April 21, 1774, many of which were aged or disabled., New-York Historical Society

: Brigg'tn Othello to Sundry Disbursements; Account record by Thomas Rogers for expenses aboard the Brig Othello in Barbadoes [Barbados], including attorney fees paid to Valentine Jones, Edward Stringfield, George Harvey, William Clarke, John Hammon, Mr. Collyns ye [the] Attorney, John Thomas, and John Hains., New-York Historical Society

: Sales of the Brigantine Othello's Cargo Including Duty; Account record by John Thornton and Charles Yates of Fredericksburg, Virginia, for the sales of 85 slaves on behalf of Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes names of purchasers, gender and age of slave purchased, and amount paid., New-York Historical Society

: The Brigantine Othello; Account record by John Thornton and Charles Yates of Fredericksburg, Virginia, for costs associated with the sale of slaves on behalf of Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes purchases of provisions and "board of sick slaves.", New-York Historical Society

: Brigg Othello to Sundry Disbursements; Account record of sundry disbursements made aboard the Brig Othello between June 15 and August 6, 1775. Includes several purchases of plantains, as well as cash advances to Edward Wright, Abiathiar Willson [Abiathar Wilson], Paul Magee, Jonathan Ells, and William Purchase., New-York Historical Society

: Portage Bill for Brigg Othello's Voyage to Africa; Portage bill for the Brig Othello, listing crew names, wages, time on board, and terms of employment on a voyage to Africa., New-York Historical Society

: [Notes on slave inventory for a merchant ship in Isle delas]; Notes on inconsistent slave inventory reports from a merchant ship [possibly the Brig Othello] in Isle delas [Isle De Los, Sierra Leone] and Annamaboe [Anomabu, Ghana]., New-York Historical Society

: Memo relating charges; Unsigned letter with no addressee regarding charges from Captain [Thomas] Rogers [possibly on the Brig Othello] for wood, canoe hire, corn, and water. The author writes that, "if you possibly can imagine this to be a reasonable charge, pray allow it to him - but it is more than double we were ever charg'd by those that brought off twice the number of slaves.", New-York Historical Society

: Memorandum of Cargo Taken Onboard the Othello Commence July the 21st 1774; Eight-page account record of cargo taken on board the Brig Othello before July 21, 1774., New-York Historical Society

: Invoice of the Cargo on board the brig't Othello George Sweet Master for the Coast of Africa on Account and resque of S & Wm. Vernon and goes consigned to s'd Master; Inventory of goods consigned to Captain George D. Sweet aboard the Brig Othello, owned by Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, departing Rhode Island to the Coast of Africa. Includes instructions that read, "To insurance in London, from thence to Affrica [Africa] at and from thence to market with slaves at 8 guineas." On back, "Invoice of slops [?] sent on board," such as frocks, hats, shoes, and rum., New-York Historical Society

: Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon in acct. with Adams & Griffin; Account record by Adams & Griffin [of Richmond, Virginia] for expenses related to the sale of 66 slaves aboard the Brig Othello on behalf of Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]., New-York Historical Society

: Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon; Account record by John Thornton & Co. in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for expenses related to the sale of 52 slaves aboard the Brig Othello, captained by John Duncan, and cargo aboard the Schooner Susanna, captained by Obed Butler., New-York Historical Society

: Sales of 9 new Negro men, 6 women, 13 boys, and 13 girls, Imported in the Briggantine Othello, Thomas Rogers master and put into by hands for sale by said Rogers on account of his owners, Messrs. Samuel and William Vernon, Merchants in Rhode Island; Detailed record of the sale of 55 slaves brought on the Brig Othello, captained by Thomas Rogers, to Antigua. Sold by merchant Alexander Willock for Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes expenses for "store to sell the Negroes in," tickets, drummers, advertisement, and victuals., New-York Historical Society

: [Receipt for sole leather from Robt. Dougan]; Receipt for the purchase of sole leather from Robt. [Robert] Dougan by Captain George Sweet of the Brig Othello., New-York Historical Society

: [Receipt for wages received on board the Brig Othello]; Receipt for wages earned on board the Brig Othello, signed Paul Magee. Received in Newport [Rhode Island]., New-York Historical Society

: [Receipt for a new chain plate for the Brig Othello]; Receipt for the purchase of a new chain plate for the Brig Othello from Michael Hunt by Captain George Sweet., New-York Historical Society

: [Receipt for disbursements supplied to the Brig Othello by Samuel and James King]; Receipt for disbursements made by Samuel and James King to the Brig Othello and Captain George D. Sweet in Barbados. Submitted to Samuel and William Vernon by Captain Sweet., New-York Historical Society

: [Receipt for 5 gallons of rum from George Shore]; Receipt for 5 gallons of rum purchased by Captain George Sweet [probably on the Brig Othello] from George Shore. Includes note, "Rec'd at same time [as] the above from Francis Mairez & David Cooper [of Jamaica]", New-York Historical Society

: Capt. John Duncan in Accot. with John Thornton & Charles Yates; Account record of balance due Captain John Duncan by John Thornton & Charles Yates for 67 slaves sold in Fredericksburg, Virginia from the cargo of the Brig Othello., New-York Historical Society

: Messrs. Samuel and William Vernon in Accot. With John Thornton & Chas. Yates; Account current for Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] by John Thornton and Charles Yates for 85 slaves sold in Fredericksburg, Virginia from the cargo of the Brig Othello. Includes tax expenses and profits from sale., New-York Historical Society

: [Receipt for hospital services from Mary Horn]; Receipt for hospital services provided to sick slaves from the Brig Othello by Mary Horn of Fredericksburg, Virginia, including boarding and the burial of "2 Negroes" between the dates of May 29 and July 16 [1771]., New-York Historical Society

: [Receipt for hospital services from Betty Smith]; Receipt for hospital services provided to sick slaves [probably from the Brig Othello] by Betty Smith [of Fredericksburg, Virginia], between the dates of May 28 and June 17, 1771., New-York Historical Society

: Sales 66 Negroes Receiv'd [of] the Brig Othello, Capt. John Duncan & Sold on Accot. Mss. Samuel and William Vernon, Merchts. Rhode Island [by] Adams & Griffin; Account record for the sale of 66 slaves from the cargo of the Brig Othello, sold in Richmond, Virginia, by Adams & Griffin for Samuel and William Vernon of [Newport], Rhode Island. Includes names of purchasers, price paid, and gender and age of slaves bought., New-York Historical Society

: Copy of a letter sent Fr. The Othello, Cap'n Sweet; Manuscript copy of letter from Francis Mairez and David Cooper of Montego Bay, Jamaica, [to Samuel and William Vernon], sent via Captain George Sweet on the Brig Othello, regarding profits from slaves sold on the Vernon's behalf and other trade business. Followed by a second letter dated August 22, 1775, from Mairez and Cooper [to the Vernons] regarding their accounts current., New-York Historical Society

: State of 87 Slaves, Othello's Cargo John Duncan, Master; Account record for the sale of 87 slaves from the cargo of the Brig Othello sold in Richmond, Virginia, by Adams & Griffin [for Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes one notable sale that states, "1 boy sold himself.", New-York Historical Society

: Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon for their Brigg Othello's Disbursements & Cargo; Account record for disbursements of cargo from the Brig Othello in Richmond, Virginia, [by Adams & Griffin] including expenses for the care of slaves to be sold on behalf of Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes names of vendors from whom provisions were purchased., New-York Historical Society

: [Account current for the Brigg Othello]; Account current for Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] by John Thornton & Co. for expenses and profits related to the clothing and feeding of slaves to be sold in Fredericksburg, Virginia, from the cargo of the Brig Othello., New-York Historical Society

: 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; 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., New-York Historical Society

: Capt'n John Duncan in Account with Charles Yates; Account current for Capatin John Duncan, aboard the Brig Othello, by Charles Yates of Fredericksburg, Virginia, for expenses related to the care of slaves to be sold [on behalf of Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island]., New-York Historical Society

: Invoice of Rum Taken Onboard The Othello; Invoice of rum onboard the Brig Othello. Includes itemized lists belonging to Marsh, Freebody, Hunter, Fry, and Thurston. Also lists quantities of Virginia tobacco, New England tobacco, sugar, coffee, pork, beef, turpentine, beans, onions, and bread., New-York Historical Society

: [Receipt for wages paid to Robert Willock by Saml. & Willm. Vernon]; Receipt for wages paid to Robert Willock by Samuel and William Vernon in Newport [Rhode Island] for service aboard the Brig Othello., New-York Historical Society

: [Employment contract for the Brig Othello]; Contract for employment on the Brig Othello for a voyage from Newport [Rhode Island] to Africa, to the West Indies and back to Newport. Includes names of crew, wages, and terms. On back, note, "To Nicholas Weaver.", New-York Historical Society

: [Employment contract for the Brig Othello]; Contract for employment on the Brig Othello for a voyage from Newport [Rhode Island] to Africa, to the West Indies and back to Newport. Includes names of crew, wages, and terms. On back, multiple notations dated August 1, 1774, through October 3, 1775, detailing payments to crew., New-York Historical Society

: Brig Othello Peoples Acct.; 16-page booklet of personal accounts of crew members aboard the Brig Othello., New-York Historical Society

: [Request for wages earned by Samuel Scranton to be paid to Sarah Jones]; Request for wages earned by Samuel Scranton to be paid to Sarah Jones by Samuel and William Vernon in Newport, Rhode Island. Signed by witness James Rogers, Junior., New-York Historical Society

: [Request for sugar or tea from Mr. W. Vernon]; Request from Edward Clannen to Mr. William Vernon for "sugar or tea" to be given to William Downer. On back, "paid Wm. Sanford, his apprentice.", New-York Historical Society

: [Request for advanced wages for Samuel Scranton to be paid to Sarah Jones]; Request for advanced wages for Samuel Scranton to be paid to Sarah Jones by Samuel and William Vernon in Newport, Rhode Island. In turn, Scranton promises to contine work aboard the Othello until the debt is settled., New-York Historical Society

: [Receipt for money received by James Rogers, Junr. From S. & W. Vernon]; Receipt for money received by James Rogers, Jr. from Samuel and Wiliam Vernon in Newport [Rhode Island], "being for Wm. Lake, Ex'or and paid to Mr. James Roggers [Rogers], against Ed'd Clanning [Clannen].", New-York Historical Society

: [Receipt for money received by James Rogers, Junr. from Samuel Scranton]; Receipt for money received by James Rogers, Jr. from Samuel Scranton. On back, "Rec'd Newport 21 March 1770 fourteen pounds 5 for cont'g service of writ Thos. Bayley.", New-York Historical Society

: Advance Wages Brigt. Othello; 16-page booklet of advanced wages given to crew members aboard the Brig Othello., New-York Historical Society

: Brig. Othellos People, Aug't 1774; 16-page booklet of personal accounts of crew members aboard the Brig Othello., New-York Historical Society

: Brig. Othellos People, Aug't 24, 1774; 16-page booklet of personal accounts of crew members aboard the Brig Othello. On back, notes dated August 1775, signed Mrs. Betsey Beakman, East Greenwich., New-York Historical Society

: Book containing what the men have taken up on the voyage on board the Brig't Othello Thos. Rogers Comd'r; 24-page booklet of personal purchases of crew members aboard the Brig Othello., New-York Historical Society

: Brigg Othello's Book of Trade; 14-page book of trade by the Brig Othello on a voyage to the Coast of Africa, commencing at Annamaboe [Anomabu, Ghana] "for account of the owners" [Samuel and William Vernon]., New-York Historical Society

: [Account book of the Brig Othello]; Fragments of an account book for the Brig Othello between years 1768 through 1769. Includes names of multiple vendors, and gives detailed lists of slave purchases on the Coast of Africa., New-York Historical Society

: [Depositions of Robert Stoddard and Peter Dordin]; Deposition of Robert Stoddard given in Newport, Rhode Island, stating that Valentine Jones, a Barbados merchant, had advised Captain Thomas Rogers of the Brig Othello to sell his slaves in Barbados instead of carrying them somewhere else to be sold. Sworn before Henry Ward, Just. Peace. Followed by deposition of Captain Peter Dordin dated September 3, 1766, stating that he heard of Captain Rogers had "met with shocking misfortune" on route to Antigua, losing several slaves, and also stated the cost of slaves in Georgia at the time of which Rogers sold his cargo., New-York Historical Society

: No. 11, Remarks; Remarks given [probably by Samuel or William Vernon] regarding a case against Captain Thomas Rogers, who is accused of producing falsified trade books and trading to his own benefit in Barbados, Cape de Verdes, St. Christopher, and Isle de Los. Document describes several instances of disregard for trade orders from the ship's owners., New-York Historical Society

: No. 10, Remarks; Remarks given [probably by Samuel or William Vernon] regarding a case against Captain Thomas Rogers, who is accused of producing falsified trade books and trading to his own benefit in Barbados, Cape de Verdes, St. Christopher, and Isle de Los. Includes copy of inventory of goods provided Rogers by the owners of the ship, as well as a list of goods found to be deficient. Note at right, "Remarks to be make aware of in y'e [the] action for breach of orders.", New-York Historical Society

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