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Slavery Collection| 1709-1864. Series VII| Legal Documents. Subseries 2| Depositions| 1746-1839

Arranged chronologically. Assorted depositions relating to slave ownership and trade from New York, Delaware, South Carolina, Virginia, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland. One item in French from Martinique regarding a vessel from Rhode Island captained by Samuel Johnson.
NYHS Identifier
Mss Collection - Slavery Collection (MS 569) - Series VII: Subseries 2

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Description
Arranged chronologically. Assorted depositions relating to slave ownership and trade from New York, Delaware, South Carolina, Virginia, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland. One item in French from Martinique regarding a vessel from Rhode Island captained by Samuel Johnson.
PID
islandora:161314
NYHS Identifier
Mss Collection - Slavery Collection (MS 569) - Series VII: Subseries 2
Member of
Slavery Collection, 1709-1864. Series VII, Legal Documents, 1709-1858, undated
Owning Institution
New-York Historical Society
Publisher
New-York Historical Society
Type
Text
Date Created
1746 to 1839

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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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].
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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].
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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107002-Service File.jpg
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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.
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107005-Service File.jpg
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2 Items

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.
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107007-Service File.jpg
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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].
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107012-Service File.jpg
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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.
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107017-Service File.jpg
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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.
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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.
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