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Slave trade--Virginia--Fredericksburg

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Mr. John Stanton in Accot. With John Thornton & Charles Yates

Account record of John Stanton, "in account with John Thornton & Charles Yates," in Fredericksburg, Virginia, listing expenses and profits associated with the selling of slaves. Includes note at bottom, "if approved by Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon."

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[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].

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Brigt. Othelos book Trade at Africa Jno. Dunkin Mastr. & Sales of Slaves at Virginia by Messrs. Yates & Thornton

Fragment of account book of slave sales in Virginia by Charles Yates and John Thornton, and African trade, for the Brig Othello. Only docket remains.

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[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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon in Accot. with John Thornton & Charles Yates

Account record of expenses related to the selling of slaves in Fredericksburg, Virginia, by John Thornton and Charles Yates for Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island].

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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.

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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.

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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].

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Capt. John Duncan in Accot. with John Thornton & Charles Yates

Account record of balance due Captain John Duncan by John Thornton & Charles Yates for slaves sold in Fredericksburg, Virginia [from the cargo of the Brig Othello].

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Sales of the Brigantine Othello's Cargo Including Duty

Account record of the sale of slaves aboard the Brigantine Othello in Fredericksburg, Virginia, by John Thornton and Charles Yates for Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes names of purchasers.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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[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.

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[Letter from John Duncan to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon]

Letter from John Duncan in Fredericksburg [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island.

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[Letter from John Thornton & Co. to Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon]

Letter from John Thornton & Co. of Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island.

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[Letter from John Thornton and Chs. Yates to Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon]

Letter from John Thornton and Charles Yates of Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island.

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[Letter from Chs. Yates to Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon]

Letter from Chs. [Charles] Yates of Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island.

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[Letter from John Duncan to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon]

Letter from John Duncan in Fredericksburg [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island. Followed by two additional letters from Duncan to the Vernons dated April 30 and May 1, 1771.

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[Letter from John Thornton to Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon]

Letter from John Thornton of Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island.

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[Letter from John Duncan to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon]

Letter from John Duncan in Fredericksburg, Virginia, to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island.

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[Letter from John Thornton & Co. to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon]

Letter from John Thornton & Co. of Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island.

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[Manuscript copy of letter from John Thornton & Co. to Messrs. Samuel & Wm. Vernon]

Manuscript copy of letter from John Thornton & Co. of Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island.

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[Manuscript copy of letter from John Thornton & Co. to Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon]

Manuscript copy of letter dated April 30, 1774, from John Thornton & Co. of Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island. Followed by postscript dated May 3, 1774, signed J. T. & Co.

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[Letter from Chs. Yates to Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon]

Letter from Chs. [Charles] Yates of Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island.

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[Letter from John Duncan to Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon]

Letter from John Duncan in Fredericksburg, Virginia, to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island.

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[Manuscript copy of letter from John Thornton and Chs. Yates to Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon]

Manuscript copy of letter from John Thornton and Charles Yates of Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island.