The year of his marriage he bought Will for L50, another fellow for L60, Hannah and child for L80 and nine others for L406.

In 1762 he acquired two of Fielding Lewis for L115, seven of Lee Massey for L300, also one-handed Charles for L30.

Two years later he bought two men and a woman of the estate of Francis Hobbs for L128.10, the woman being evidently of inferior quality, for she cost only L20.

Another slave purchased that year from Sarah Alexander was more valuable, costing L76.

Judy and child, obtained of Garvin Corbin, cost L63.