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- [Deposition of Samuel Whittelsey]
- Two-page deposition of Samuel Whittelsey of Wallingford, Connecticut, describing a meeting between Reverend Mr. Joseph Noyse [Noyes] of New Haven [Connecticut], and Mr. Wharam Mather of South New Haven [Connecticut], where Mather asked for prayers because "the Devil had made some trouble among his Negroes." Whittelsey testifies that Mather suffered loss of memory and the he "never saw a man so broken." Note on verso, "Opened in Wendham [Windham] Superior Court - Sept. form 1749, pr. Wm. [William] Pitkin Assist.", New-York Historical Society
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- [Deposition of Dr. John Archer]
- Two-page deposition of Dr. John Archer of Annarundel [Anne Arundel] County [Maryland], describing circumstances surrounding the death of Jos, a slave belonging to Mr. James Lee. Archer testifies that an autopsy of the victim showed cause of death to be consistent with an accidental head injury at the hand of his master, Lee, despite Jos's complaints of "a pain in the side." Recorded by Annandale Lordship Justice of the Peace, Reverdy Ghiseln., New-York Historical Society
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- [Deposition of Nicholas Ridgely]
- One-page deposition of Richard Colgate of Kent County, Delaware, regarding his runaway slave James Winham. Includes detailed description and account of Winham's escape to New York, where he "inlisted [sic] in his Majesties Service in Capt. Langdons Company in New York by the name of John Williams." Recorded and signed by New Castle, Kent, and Sussex on Delaware Supreme Court Justice, Nicholas Ridgely, Esq., New-York Historical Society
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- [Deposition of William Shekly]
- Two-page deposition of William Shekly of Mount Pleasant [Pennsylvania], regarding an act of general assembly made by "a female Negroe [Negro] named Phebe." Recorded and signed by Jacob Spangler [Deputy Surveyor of York County, Pennsylvania] for […] Miller [...]., New-York Historical Society
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- [Deposition of John Champneys]
- Two-page deposition of John Champneys describing the circumstances surrounding charges of financial support for William Binnie [Junior], the "Negro wench Jenny" and her children. Champneys purchased Jenny at "St. Augustine's when the whole property of Wm. [William] Binnie the Elder was sold" by John Martin. He subsequently gave Jenny to the infant son, William Binnie [Junior], by deed of gift. He objects to monetary charges placed against him by Mr. Quinby, the second husband of Binne Sr.'s widow, for "the board and maintenance of the child," from the time of marriage to his mother until the time of her death, when William Binne [Junior] was sent along with Jenny to reside with his Aunt. Additional note on verso shows that Fleetwood Armstrong, "on account of the valuable qualifications of the wench" has released William Binnie of all other charges., New-York Historical Society
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- [Certificate of judgment of the case of Phillis against Benjamin Tucker]
- Deposition regarding the case of Benjamin Tucker, charged with "trespass, assault, & battery and false imprisonment" of "Indians" Phillis, Phebe, Eaton, Patt, and Sarah. The testimony, signed by Walker Crutchfield, Clerk of Petersburg District Court [Virginia], declares Tucker found guilty of charges and instructs him to pay damages of "one shilling." Verdict verified and signed by District Judge John Tyler. Seal and signature given by Virginia Governor James Monroe on lower half of last page., New-York Historical Society
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- Examination of John Cosine and Thomas Rogers
- Two-page deposition of John Cosine and Thomas Rogers to be put into evidence for a trial regarding the loan of "a certain mare said to be the property of John J. Pincey.", New-York Historical Society
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- [Deposition of Robert Tailor, Junior]
- Four-page deposition of Robert Tailor, Junior, of Westmoreland County [Pennsylvania] describing the transfer of ownership of slave Brice Herring from the late Robert Tailor [Senior] to Isaac Barr of Fayette County, Kentucke [Kentucky]. Transcribed and submitted to the Westmoreland County Court by Robert Dickey. Additional seals and signatures given by Court President, Alexander Addison, and Clerk, Thomas Hamilton., New-York Historical Society
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- [Deposition of Joshua Farrell and York, a Black man, slave of Mr. Grey]
- Two-page deposition of the separate testimonies of Captain Joshua Farrell, of the Ship Clara, and York, a runaway slave. Farrel states that he discovered York on board his ship when sailing from the port of New Orleans to New York City. York testifies that he had run away from his master, Mr. Grey of Natchez [Mississippi] because of poor treatment, and that Farrel "knew him to be on board and invited him to come along." Recorded and signed by H. Montagnie, Special Justice [of New York City]. Note on verso indicates that York was confirmed as the slave of Grey and discharged at his own expense August 23, 1808., New-York Historical Society
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- [Testimony of cotton shipment by Mr. Samuel Patterson]
- Two-page printed blank form filled out in manuscript with the deposition of Mr. Samuel Patterson of the firm of Smylie and Patterson of Charleston, South Carolina. Prepared by notary public Abraham Crouch, Patterson declares shipment of 140 bales of cotton bound for the port of Londonderry [probably Ireland] on the Ship New Good Intent, captained by Robert Lawton. Signed on verso by Benjamin Moore of the British Consul's Office of Charleston, South Carolina., New-York Historical Society
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- L.J. Bartow vs. Parker Howlet
- Two-page deposition with testimonies of L. J. Bartow and Parker Howlet of Berrien County [Michigan]. Plaintiff Bartow declares nonpayment of funds by Howlet through an endorsed note from the "Bank of Niles," to which defendant Howlet responds that the allegations are insufficient for conviction. Recorded by Court Justice Samuel Hunter, who notes at bottom and verso that the case was overruled. On verso, tabulations referring to portions of the trial, probably a list of hours spent processing case., New-York Historical Society
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- Roger Kingsland vs. Cuff, a slave
- Two-page deposition of the separate testimonies of Richard Kingsland of Barbadoes Neck, New Jersey, and his runaway slave, Cuff. Kingsland states that Cuff, has been identified working on a vessel docked at a wharf in New York City, and should be arrested according to law. Cuff testifies that he had run away from his master because of poor treatment. Transcribed and signed by H. [Henry] Abell., New-York Historical Society
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- Sylvester Judson vs. Isabel, his slave
- Two-page complaint by Sylvester Judson of New York City that his female slave, Isabel, had run away. States that J. [Judge] Warner [probably Henry Whiting Warner] and J. [Judge] Hopson [probably James Hopson] determined that Isabell remain in Judson's service until the age of 25. Recorded by J. Hedden [probably Josiah Hedden]., New-York Historical Society
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- [Deposition of Sylvester Judson]
- Two-page deposition of Sylvester Judson of New York City regarding his runaway female slave, Isabel, who willfully refused to return to his service. Recorded and signed by J. Hedden [probably Josiah Hedden]. Note on verso states that the deposition was "taken and ordered by J. Hopson and J. Warner" [probably Judge James Hopson and Judge Henry Whiting Warner]., New-York Historical Society
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- John Utt vs. Tamer his slave
- Two-page deposition of John Utt and his slave Tamer, who he accuses of being disobedient despite fair treatment., New-York Historical Society
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- Wm. Jones vs. Dianah his slave
- Two-page deposition of William Jones and his slave Dianah, accused of extending several leaves of absence without permission., New-York Historical Society