“As a highly successful slave trader, James DeWolf owned all of his vessels outright. DeWolf also held 75 percent interest in many other vessels, primarily those owned by his brothers and extended relatives.135 Levi, John and William, in addition to… — Cynthia Mestad Johnson Copy Share Image
“Since a slaver’s insurance covered the mortality of slaves at a predetermined percentage rate of anywhere between 5 to 25 percent, it was not… — Cynthia Mestad Johnson Copy Share Image
“Despite the new impediments that DeWolf faced, he became more powerful than ever. On December 4, 1795, his ship the Juno sold seventy-five slaves… — Cynthia Mestad Johnson Copy Share Image
“The ship records from this voyage showed that Levi sold 109 slaves for $28,200. In this shipment, there was the death of one male… — Cynthia Mestad Johnson Copy Share Image
“Slaves were considered by slave traders and slaveholders as chattel, pieces of personal or real property owned by individuals. Yet the willful killing of… — Cynthia Mestad Johnson Copy Share Image
“By 1750, Rhode Island was recognized as the nation’s most active trading center for slaves.7 In 1774, Newport was declared the most active city… — Cynthia Mestad Johnson Copy Share Image
“As a highly successful slave trader, James DeWolf owned all of his vessels outright. DeWolf also held 75 percent interest in many other vessels,… — Cynthia Mestad Johnson Copy Share Image
