Letter 6, 1764-07-30
Scope and Contents
Letter from Mosley to his brother, Michael Mosley, SJ, July 30, 1764. Describes aspects of life in Port Tobacco, the Jesuit House and plantation in Charles County, Maryland (especially the arduous physical and environmental demands Mosley encountered). Discusses his possible transfer to the Jesuit House at Bohemia, where he expected to have a “fair plantation to manage.”
Dates
- 1764-07-30
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.2 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Mosley, Joseph, 1731-1787 (Person)
- From the Collection: Jesuits. Maryland Province (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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