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3:14. St. Clare Nuns., 1805 - 1806., bulk: 1805 - 1806

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 14

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Miscellaneous Manuscripts Collection 4 consists of letters and documents by and about notable individuals in history, literature, religion, government, and other fields. The items in these collections are gifts and purchases.

Dates

  • 1805 - 1806.
  • Majority of material found within 1805 - 1806

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.5 Cubic Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Container Summary

Autograph Letters and Notes regarding the search for accommodation of an exiled community of nuns of St. Clare forced to move by the French Revolution. Mentions Thomas Adams of Alnwick's property Eshott House as a possible location.

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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