Othello (Brig)

Portage bill for the Brig Othello, listing crew names, wages, and term of employment on a passage to the coast of Africa. Notes four men, George Harvey, Michael Keable, John Chace, and Ezekiel Mitchell [Mitchel] that "left the vessel at Virginia." On back, additional detail about wage payments to crew members.

Receipt for cable supplied to the Brig Othello by Evan & Fran [Francis?] Malbone, submitted to Samuel and William Vernon [or Newport, Rhode Island].

Account record by Thomas Rogers for expenses aboard the Brig Othello in Barbadoes [Barbados], including attorney fees paid to Valentine Jones, Edward Stringfield, George Harvey, William Clarke, John Hammon, Mr. Collyns ye [the] Attorney, John Thomas, and John Hains.

Statement of the accounts of [First?] Mate William Munro and Second Mate John Bent of the Brig Othello. Lists payments in cash and goods.

Receipt for wages paid to Matthew Coe by Captain John Duncan of the Brig Othello. Includes deduction from wages for 7 gallons rum "missing out the cask he was caught stealing out off." On back, note dated March 21, 1771 verifying receipt of payment signed by Boyle Vandeleure of Barbados.

Copy 2 of bill of lading for the Brig Othello from the Rappahannock River [Virginia], to Newport, Rhode Island, carrying 200 barrels "flower" [flour] and bundles of hemp "not marked or numbered" for Samuel and William Vernon. Signed by John Stanton.

Bill of lading for the Brig Othello from the Rappahannock River [Virginia], to Newport, Rhode Island, carrying 200 barrels "flower" [flour] and bundles of hemp "not marked or numbered" for Samuel and William Vernon. Signed by John Stanton.

Calculation of cost to Brig Othello crew's wages for the loss of three slaves.

Portage bill for the Brig Othello, listing crew names, wages, time on board, and terms of employment on a voyage to Africa.

Receipt for wages paid to Robert Willock by Samuel and William Vernon in Newport [Rhode Island] for service aboard the Brig Othello.

Receipt for the purchase of a new chain plate for the Brig Othello from Michael Hunt by Captain George Sweet.

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].

Fragment of account record for the Brig Othello. Only docket remains.

Account record by Jonathan Niel for services and provisions for the Brig Othello, including silk handkercheifs, stockings, and knives for Captain [George Sweet] Dunbar, submitted to Messrs. Francis Mairez and David Cooper [of Jamaica] for remittance.

16-page booklet of personal accounts of crew members aboard the Brig Othello. On back, notes dated August 1775, signed Mrs. Betsey Beakman, East Greenwich.

Invoice for 200 barrels of flour shipped by the Brig Othello by Captain John Duncan for Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island] from John Stanton and Charles Yates of Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Inventory of goods consigned to Captain George D. Sweet aboard the Brig Othello, owned by Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island, departing Rhode Island to the Coast of Africa. Includes instructions that read, "To insurance in London, from thence to Affrica [Africa] at and from thence to market with slaves at 8 guineas." On back, "Invoice of slops [?] sent on board," such as frocks, hats, shoes, and rum.

Receipt for medical services by Doctors Clements and Mercer to Charles Yates for "new Negroes" [probably from the Brig Othello]. Includes itemized list of remedies.

24-page booklet of personal purchases of crew members aboard the Brig Othello.

Account record for the sale of 75 slaves from the cargo of the Brig Othello, sold by Captain George Dunbar Sweet for Samuel and William Vernon of [Newport], Rhode Island. Includes names of purchasers. Followed by account record for the Brig Othello to Francis Mairez and David Cooper [of Jamaica] for provisions taken on board between July 18, 1775 and August 22, 1775.

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.

Bill to Francis Mairez and David Cooper [of Jamaica] for services and provisions provided by William Purchase to Samuel & William Vernon [probably for the Brig Othello], including rum, tobacco, and Ticklenburgh.

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."

Bill to John Bent and the owners of the Brig Othello [Samuel and William Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island] from J. R. Lillibridge [Sillibridge?] for expenses related to slave trade.

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.

Receipt for 5 gallons of rum purchased by Captain George Sweet [probably on the Brig Othello] from George Shore. Includes note, "Rec'd at same time [as] the above from Francis Mairez & David Cooper [of Jamaica]"

Account record of credits to David Cooper [possibly in Montego Bay] for the sale of "Negroes" to be taken aboard "in part of the Othelo [Othello] Cargo." Includes names of purchasers, and the percentage of credit given by Cooper.

Manuscript copy of letter from Francis Mairez and David Cooper of Montego Bay, Jamaica, [to Samuel and William Vernon], sent via Captain George Sweet on the Brig Othello, regarding profits from slaves sold on the Vernon's behalf and other trade business. Followed by a second letter dated August 22, 1775, from Mairez and Cooper [to the Vernons] regarding their accounts current.

Receipt for clothing, including shirts, stockings, and trousers, by Ephraim Wiles, paid by Francis Mairez and David Cooper [of Jamaica] for the Brig Othello.

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.