Lot 482
1818 Letter Regarding Insurance For Slaves. Autograph Letter Signed by William Forsyth to firm of Karrick & Harper in Baltimore about a contract for a mud machine and acquiring insurance for a cargo of slaves, 3 pages, Matanzas (Cuba), Oct 28, 1818. He writes, in part, that he has enclosed a copy of a letter (not present) from Captain Macomb ordering insurance for the captain's one-eighth interest ($3,500) in the Spanish brig "Grand Labarinto himself master…from the Coast of Africa for a cargo of slaves…this vessel since has arrived has been altered into an Hermaphrodite Brig and considered to be a first rate…Capt. Macomb…commanded the Antonia the two voyages preceding her capture. It is considered the risk will not be increased by such a vessel as the Grand Labaarinto going to the North of the line…" Importing slaves into the United States became illegal in 1808. Darkly penned and signed. Light general toning and show-through; otherwise, Very Good.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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