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Captain Brown sends the May
In 1735, captain James Brown, later the Brown brother's father, sends the slave ship, May, to Africa. This is the family's first experience in the slave trade. Caption for image: This is a blueprint of a slaveship. -
The Brown Brother's First Experience in the Slave Trade
John and Nicholas Brown, or the Brown brothers, set sail on the slave ship Wheel of Fortune to Africa. Their uncle Obidiah is captain, as they go to Africa to pick up slaves. This is the brothers first experience in the slave trade. Caption for image: This is a picture of John Brown. -
The Brown Brothers Send Sally
On September 10 1764, Moses, John, Nicholas, and Joseph Brown send the Sally slave ship to Africa to carry out a slave transaction. The ship is lead by unexperienced family freind, Esek Hopkins. Caption for image: This is an image of Esek Hopkins. -
The Sally Arrives
On November 10 1764, captain Hopkins and the Sally arrive on the west coast of Africa, or what is now Guinea. Image caption: This is a map of where the ship approximately landed in today's standards. -
The Final Purchase is Made
On the day of August 20, 1765, the last slaves were purchased by Captain Hopkins. In total,196 slaves were bought on the coast. The purchases were made gradually, as Captain Hopkins did not purchase them all at once. Image Caption: This picture depicts an English Captain purchasing enslaved Africans. -
Rebellion on the Sally
The seventh day at sea for the Sally, August 28, 1765, marked the first day the slaves were brought up on deck. In rage, the slaves attempted to craft an insurrection. Unfortunately, this did not work as planned. A swivel gun opened fire on the disobedient slaves, which led to the death of eight, and the injury of many more. Image Caption: This image is a sketch depicting an uprising of slaves during a slaveship voyage, which is being easily supressed by English men. -
Letter is Written to Captain Hopkins
After the conclusion of the voyage on November 16, 1765, Captain Hopkins recieves a letter from the Brown brothers. He is informed that they are delighted that he has survived the harsh journey, but are terribly disappointed in the failed venture. Caption for the image: This is a scan of the letter written to Captain Hopkins.
