Written by
Captain da Cortá, Joaquin Antonio
Created by
Unidentified
Date
June 27, 1840
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 8 5/16 x 11 11/16 in. (21.1 x 29.7 cm)
Description
A manuscript document consisting of brown ink on one half of a single sheet of paper. The manuscript is signed by Captain Joaquin Antonio da Corta of the Brazilian ship the Convenção. The manuscript also mentions [Manuel Gonsalves de Corta] and [azucar, café, tabaco, arroz, farina, y otro articulos] "sugar, coffee, tobacco, rice, flour, and other items." There is a notation in another hand at the bottom of the document with the heading [Nota].
Place depicted
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Latin America, South America
Montevideo, Uruguay, Latin America, South America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Documents and Manuscripts
Type
documents
Topic
Colonialism
Commerce
Portuguese colonialism
Slave trade
Slavery
Tobacco
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2010.1.235.5
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c33cd257-4c64-4350-8454-9e4a68209b50

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