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[Letter from Rich Cocke to John Ambler esquire]
Slave trade--Virginia
Two-page letter to John Ambler of Winchester [Virginia] from Rich Cocke of Surrey House [Virginia] regarding the sale of slaves Milly, her son Billy, and an unnamed daughter.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from John Parrish to William Dilwyn]
Slavery--Emancipation--United States; Slavery--Philadelphia; Slaves--Philadelphia; Antislavery movements--United States
Four-page letter from John Parrish of Philadelphia to William Dilwyn regarding the American Antislavery movement. Includes mention of several slaveholders who manumitted their own slaves, as well as several Quakers involved in the abolition of...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from Theo. S. Fay]
Slaves--Emancipation--United States
Six-page letter from Theodore S. Fay regarding compensation for his appointment in Berlin and the abolition of slavery.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from Edward Dickens to Mr. Samuel Sandford]
Rhode Island--Commerce--Africa
Letter to Samuel Sandford, Insurance Broker of Newport [Rhode Island] from Edward Dickens regarding insurance for Brig Sally, sailing from Providence to the Coast of Africa and back to Havana.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

Atticus 3 mo 24. 96. Inserted in Lewes Journal
Slave trade--Great Britain
Two-page letter to the Editors of the Lewes Journal on the topic of abolition, signed 'Atticus' and dated Henfield [Sussex, England] March 24, 1796.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

News Paper Essay printed in Lewes Journal. 1 mo 25. 1796
Slave trade--Great Britain
Four-page letter to the Editors of the Lewes Journal regarding the abolition of slave trade, signed 'Atticus' and dated Henfield [Sussex, England] Jan 22. 1796.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

Essay for News Paper
Slave trade--Great Britain
Two-page letter to the Printer of the Diary regarding African slave trade, signed 'Atticus' and dated Winchester [Hampshire, England] April 16th 1789. Includes note to 'Mr. Woodfall' requesting that the piece be placed in the Diary, signed 'A'.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from Jos. H. Bradley to T. T. Barnes]
Slaves--Emancipation--United States; Slave Trade--United States
Two-page letter to Mr. T. T. Barnes regarding the illegal sale of slave Flavilla Ann, whose mother Jane had been manumitted in 1835.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from Augustus Brown to Captain Thos. Roger]
Slave Trade--United States
Four-page letter to Captain Benjamin Almy of Newport from Augustus Brown, dated Annamaboo [?] Jan 17, 1774, regarding a shipment of sixty slaves and the death of Captain Thos. Roger.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter to David Barrow, Montgomery, Kentucky]
Slavery--United States
Four-page letter to David Barrow of Montgomery, Kentucky, from several Quakers from Whitewater, Wayne County, Indiana Territory regarding the abolition of slavery. Includes note mentioning abolition meeting at Mt. Sterling, Friday before 1st Sunday...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

Miles Brenton's letter dated 12th April 1766
Slave trade--United States
Two-page letter to Hugh Burn from Miles Brenton regarding the shipment of several slaves, listed by name and plantation.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

Letter to E. John Waller
Slaves--Emancipation--United States; Slave Trade--United States
Two-page letter to Elder John Waller from Robert Carter of Nomony [Nomini] Hall regarding the abolition of slavery in the United States.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from E. B. C. Cash to Gov. M. L. Bonham]
Slavery--South Carolina
Two-page letter to Governor M. L. Bonham of Columbia, South Carolina, from E. B. C. Cash regarding the release of his negro man Jim from the Richland District jail. Includes note that states, 'this letter relates to the article entitled 'A Daring...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

To His Excellency Silas H. Jenison, Governor of Vermont
Slaves--Emancipation--United States; Antislavery movements--Great Britain
Four-page memorial from a Convention of the Friends of the Negro addressed to His Excellency Silas H. Jenison, Governor of Vermont regarding the abolition of slavery in the United States. Signed on behalf of the Convention by Thomas Clarkson,...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

To His Excellency Wm. H. Seward, Governor of New York
Slaves--Emancipation--United States; Antislavery movements--Great Britain
Four-page memorial from a Convention of the Friends of the Negro addressed to His Excellency William H. Seward, Governor of New York, regarding the abolition of slavery in the United States. Signed on behalf of the Convention by Thomas Clarkson,...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from Royal Diman]
Rhode Island--Commerce--Africa; Ghana
Letter from Diman Royal of Bristol [Rhode Island] requesting information from Captain Nutson [Nutston?] regarding the whereabouts of Captain Littlefield, after he set sail from the Gold Coast. Includes tabulations on verso.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from Willard Briggs]
Slave trade--Rhode Island
Letter requesting insurance for the Brig Hannah, embarking on a voyage to Africa, the West Indies, and back to Rhode Island against 'the dangers of the sea, insurrections of the slaves, and a war against all or every nation, pirates plunders, etc.'...
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from Thos. S. Dicken to Col. Ambler]
Slaves--Virginia; Slavery--Virginia; Plantations--Virginia
Letter from Thomas S. Dicken to Colonel John Ambler of Richmond [Virginia] regarding management of his plantation. Includes medical treatment for illness and punishment of infractions.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from R. H. Dickinson & Bros.]
Slaves--Virginia; Slave trade--Virginia
Letter from R. H. Dickinson & Bros. of Richmond [Virginia] regarding estimated sale prices of 'likely young Negro men, boys, and girls.'
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

[Letter from Nath. Fellows to Mr. Silas Dean]
Slaves--United States; Slave trade--United States
Two-page letter from Nathaniel Fellows to Mr. Silas Dean upon arrival in Havana, regarding current market prices of slaves.
New-York Historical Society, Manuscript Collections Relating to Slavery

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