Winter clothes for the enslaved community at Bohemia Plantation, December, 1795
Dublin Core
Title
Winter clothes for the enslaved community at Bohemia Plantation, December, 1795
Subject
Slavery; Slaves--United States--Economic conditions; Clothes; Jesuits-History-18th century
Description
In 1795, Rev. Jean Tessier, a French Sulpician priest residing at Bohemia Plantation, in Cecil County, registered the order of winter clothes for four enslaved persons, who received pants, frock, and a jacket. The enslaved were Ralph, Barney, Davis, and Dick.
At Bohemia, each enslaved person had a limited clothing allowance and access to blankets only "when necessary."
At Bohemia, each enslaved person had a limited clothing allowance and access to blankets only "when necessary."
Creator
Maryland Province Collection
Publisher
Georgetown Slavery Archive
Date
1795-12
Contributor
Elsa Barraza Mendoza
Rights
Georgetown University Library
Format
PDF
Language
French
Type
Manuscript
Identifier
GSA340
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Text
Transcription:
Mr. Quail est ven couper les winter cloaths des Neges il a coupé 1. un habit et grande culotte pour old Ralph; 2. autant pour Barney; 2. une redingotte pour Davis;- 4. une jackette pour Dick.
Translation:
Mr. Quail est ven couper les winter cloaths des Neges il a coupé 1. un habit et grande culotte pour old Ralph; 2. autant pour Barney; 2. une redingotte pour Davis;- 4. une jackette pour Dick.
Translation:
Mr Quail has come to cut the winter cloaths of the negroes. He has cut 1. A habit and large pants for Old Ralph; 2. The same for Barney; 3. A frock for Davis; 4. A jacket for Dick.
Files
Collection
Citation
Maryland Province Collection, “Winter clothes for the enslaved community at Bohemia Plantation, December, 1795,” Georgetown Slavery Archive, accessed September 20, 2024, http://slaveryarchive.georgetown.edu/items/show/375.