Scope and Contents
Memoranda book kept by James Walton (1736-1803) while he was stationed at Newtown (1765-June 1768); Frederick (June 1768-c. Jan. 1769); Newtown (1769-1784), where he served as superior between 1775 and 1784; after December 1785 until his death he served as superior of St. Inigoes. This bound volume is partially a record of his pastoral work at each station and ledger book for the farms managed by him. Throughout the records, Walton records his activities among the enslaved of St. Mary's...