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Purchase of ivory and rice

Ship’s trade

Traded Pieces of elephant's tusks. scrivellors at the coast of Africa

6 dito [Jan.] between Grand and Kwa KolaLiberiaGrand and Little Corro

1 pcs scrivellors, 13 lb.

  • 3 pcs short soldier’s guns ƒ 3:0
  • 1 lb. leaf tobacco ƒ 0:5

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ƒ 3:5:0

 

Traded rice for ship’s consumption

7 do [6 Jan. according to the logbook]

340 lb.

  • 15 large earthenware jugs à 0:4¾ = ƒ 3:11:4
  • 5 pcs. tin bowls à ƒ 0:9¾ = ƒ 2:8:12
  • 5 lb. leaf tobacco à ƒ 0:5 = ƒ 1:5:0

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ƒ 7:5:0