Slavery--Virginia--Richmond

Resolution signed by "R. M. Mallory" for the Virginia Committee for Courts of Justice stating that slaves purchasing "ardent spirits" for their masters are required to produce written consent. No year of creation given, but dated February 2.

Printed bill of sale for "two Negro slaves named David & Betty" from James Slater to Messrs. Steadman & Dunlap of Richmond [Virginia].

Manuscript receipt dated August 16, 1862, for the sale of a slave named Wilson by E. H. Stokes to Joseph Pelter.

Nine printed receipts for the sale of slaves by E. H. Stokes between June 29, 1860 and August 15, 1860.

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."

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.

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.

Letter from Richard Adams of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island regarding the "favorable" slave market in Richmond.

Letter from Richard Adams of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, to notify of current sales of slaves and express disappointment that additional shipments had not arrived.

Letter from Richard Adams of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island and Thomas Teakle Taylor, captain of the Schooner Little Sally, to notify of current sales and encourage additional slave shipments of men under the age of twenty.

Letter from Richard Adams of [Richmond] Virginia, to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, regarding slave and agricultural trade.

Letter from Richard Adams of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, discussing Slave trade and sale profits.

Letter from Richard Adams of Richmond, Virginia, to William and Samuel Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island], regarding slave and agricultural trade. Includes price list of commodities.

Letter from Richard Adams of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island and Thomas Teakle Taylor, captain of the Schooner Little Sally, to notify of the safe arrival of a "very likely" slave shipment, and the general state of the Richmond market.

Manuscript copy of a letter dated October 25, 1767, from Richard Adams of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, discussing Slave trade.

Letter dated September 1, 1769, from Adams & Griffin of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island regarding the slow sale of slaves shipped on the Brig Othello, citing their poor condition. Followed by a letter signed by Adams & Griffin to that the remaining slaves had been sold. Includes list detailing the "state of the market."

Letter from Richard Adams of Richmond, Virginia, to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, regarding slave and agricultural trade.

Letter from Richard Adams of Richmond, Virginia, to William and Samuel Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island], regarding slave and agricultural trade.

Manuscript copy of a letter from Richard Adams of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island dated December 26, 1768, regarding the "favorable" slave market in Richmond. Followed by a letter in which Adams & Griffin, further note the improved market.

Letter from Richard Adams of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, discussing Slave trade.

Manuscript copy of a letter from Richard Adams of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, discussing Slave trade.

Letter from Richard Adams of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, regarding slave and agricultural trade.

Letter from Adams & Griffin of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island regarding remittance of payment to London merchant Thomas Adams.

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

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

Letter from Richard Adams of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, notifying of the arrival of the Brig Othello with a shipment of 90 slaves.

Manuscript copy of a letter dated March 20, 1764, from Richard Adams of Richmond, Virginia, to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, regarding slave and agricultural trade. Followed by a letter that provides further market details.

Letter from Richard Adams and William Griffin of [Richmond] Virginia, to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, regarding slave and agricultural trade.

Manuscript copy of a letter from Adams & Griffin of Richmond [Virginia] to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island dated February 8, 1771, regarding payments to Captain William Tanner for shipments and discussing the slave market in Richmond in anticipation of a slave shipment from "the Coast" delivered by Captain John Duncan. Followed by a letter in which Adams & Griffin further report on the state of the Richmond market, noting the great demand for slaves. In companion letter, Richard Adams mentions the marriage of William Griffin to Susan Chiswell, widow of John Robinson.

Letter from Richard Adams of [Richmond] Virginia, to William and Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, regarding slave and agricultural trade.