Letters from and about Modeste Jumelle, 1788-1794. Digital
Scope and Contents
10 letters to her family in Saint-Domingue: from Watrin, 1788; De Vanderstrate, 1788, l undated; Modeste Jumelle, 1788-1791; Momite Jumelle 1794; Lady Superior of the Convent, 1791 re: Modeste's illness and death.
Dates
- Creation: 1751-1925
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1751-1794
Language of Materials
Materials in French and English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Collection is open for research.
Extent
7 foldersRepository Details
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