Receipt signed by Aaron Lopez, Newport, Rhode Island, April 18, 1770

Autograph document signed by Aaron Lopez. Verso also bears the notation, “Negro boy sale £960”. One page, measuring 12 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches. Newport, Rhode Island, April 18, 1770. This receipt settles accounts between Lopez and John Nicole, Jr. of Newport. Lopez's total expenditures amounted to £1160, a portion of which was paid to the captains of the brig Industry and sloop George. Lopez's ships frequently participated in the transatlantic triangular trade, exchanging New England goods for slaves in Africa, who were then sold in the West Indies (and the Carolinas) to acquire goods for re-export to New England. The document shows light toning, creasing, random ink stains, bleed-through, uneven and torn edges, rounded corners, and vertical folds. Despite these imperfections, it is in fine condition.

Associated People/Businesses

• Lopez, Aaron

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Slave trade

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 15, Folder 3