![]() Prior to his departure to the neighboring locale of Grand Bassa, on 12 January 1751, he discharged several seamen to "put a boy on, No. (1)Īs sickness continued to advance, Newton chose to draw upon available coastal resources in hopes of restoring the health of some of those enslaved. Following his arrival in a region referred to as "Rio Junque," West Africa, the unhealthy environment aboard ship appeared to hinder Newton's future trading voyages and forced him to declare, "Having so many sick, am afraid shall not be able to keep our boats going," presumably to conclude any of his immediate slaving endeavors. However, as he traveled the waters venturing into different coastal areas, he confronted several instances of declining health among purchased bondpeople and several crew members. Much to his satisfaction, the number of captives he boarded on his ship increased. ![]() After docking close to a month later, he entered into business negotiations with local merchants for the procurement of various goods-both human and non-human. ![]() ![]() On 11 August 1750, British ship captain John Newton departed Liverpool aboard the vessel, Duke of Argyle, setting sail for the Windward Coast of Africa. ![]()
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