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"many of them are in very great kneed of blankets:" Fr. Fenwick to Fr. Grassi, September 22, 1816
Fr. Fenwick complains to Fr. Grassi that he does not have the resources to feed and clothe the enslaved at White Marsh. The enslaved people need blankets, clothes, and other articles. The current crop will not produce enough income to cover these…
Outfitting for Dick and Mat, circa 1822
This ledger page records the purchase of cloth and the "making & trimming" of various items of clothing for two men enslaved on campus. These records are undated, but likely from 1822.
Distribution of shoes at St. Inigoes, March 1818
An account book from St. Inigoes for the early 19th century includes this record of the distribution of shoes to the slave community in March, 1818. This remarkable record indicates the name and shoe size for each person who received shoes -…