Image Text 2 Items [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. View Item
Image Text 2 Items 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. View Item
Image Text 2 Items Sales of 52 Negro's Imported in the Schooner Little Sally Capt. William Taylor and sold on acct. of Messrs. Saml. & Wm. Vernon & Co. Merchts. Newport Rhode Island Account record of the sale of 52 slaves from the Schooner Little Sally, sold by Richard Adams for Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island. Includes names of purchasers and counties of residence. View Item