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A bound, handwritten manuscript containing “Geometria Practica” (“Practical Geometry”) and “Tractatus de Astronomia” (“Treatise on Astronomy”). Likely copied from the work of others while pursuing his Jesuit studies, circa 1710.

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A bound, handwritten manuscript containing “Tractatus de Sanctissima Trinitate” (“Treatise on the Most Holy Trinity”) and “Tractatus de Actibus Humanis” (“Treatise on Human Actions”). Likely copied from the work of others while pursuing his Jesuit studies, 1709.

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A bound, handwritten manuscript entitled “De Fide” (“On Faith”). Likely copied from the work of others while pursuing his Jesuit studies, circa 1710.

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A bound, handwritten manuscript containing “Tractatus de Gratia” (“Treatise on Grace”) and “Tractatus de Peccato” (“Treatise on Sin”). Likely copied from the work of others while pursuing his Jesuit studies, circa 1710.

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A bound, handwritten manuscript containing excerpts of “Tractatus de Deo” (“Treatise on God”) by James Gooden, SJ (1670-1730) and “Tractatus de Iure et Iustitia” (“Treatise on Law and Justice”) by Richard Vaughan. Copied down in 1712, presumably while in Maryland.

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A bound, handwritten manuscript containing excerpts of “Tractatus de Sacramentis” (“Treatise on the Sacraments”) by Richard Vaughan. Copied down in 1710, presumably while pursuing his Jesuit studies.

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A bound, handwritten manuscript containing excerpts of “Tractatus de Incarnatione” (“Treatise on the Incarnation”) by Edward Slaughter, SJ (1655-1729). Copied down in 1709, presumably while pursuing his Jesuit studies.

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A bound, handwritten manuscript containing excerpts of “Tractatus de Paenitentia” (“Treatise on Penance”). Likely copied from the work of others while pursuing his Jesuit studies, circa 1710.

Scope and Contents A legal, political, and philosophical defense written by Attwood in which he argues that British royal governors should have no say in the legislation or local affairs of Maryland, especially regarding religious freedom. Likely written circa 1720, when the Calvert family resumed active control of the area. An 1890 printed version of the manuscript is available in the John Gilmary Shea...