Shipping Record for Enslaved Persons: Savannah, Georgia to New York, New York, June 19, 1860

A government slave shipment form dated June 19, 1860, documenting the transportation of four enslaved individuals from Savannah, Georgia, to New York, New York, aboard the ship Augusta. The form certifies that the enslaved individuals were not imported after 1808 and details their owners, Abraham Minis, M. I. Cohen, and I. A. Winkler, all Jewish merchants. The document measures 18.5" x 13.75" unfolded. It includes details about each enslaved person, including their sex, age, height, and description.

Associated People/Businesses

• Minis, Abraham, 1820-1889
• Cohen, M. I.
• Winkler, I. A.
• Woodhull, M. S.
• Goodwin, W. T.
• Minis, Abraham / Cohen, M. L.

Geography

• Savannah
• New York City
• New York

Subjects

• Slavery
• Slave trade
• Jewish merchants

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 13