Letter 12, 1773-11-05
Scope and Contents
Letter from Mosley to Mrs. Dunn, his sister, November 5, 1773. Discusses wildlife in Maryland, his own health, and the travails of mission work. Mentions the possibility of sending animal specimens of interest to his sister in England.
This folder contains materials related to Jesuit slaveholding.
Mentions enslaved people at the St. Joseph’s mission: “I had begged my negroes at home and my Congregations abroad to procure me one [a squirrel specimen] for you.” Also mentions indigenous people, whom he states have “great right in their complaints….”
Dates
- 1773-11-05
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Mosley, Joseph, 1731-1787 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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