Description: "Burial records for Holy Trinity Church include the names of enslaved and free people of color in the 19th century. Two people presumed to be slaves of Georgetown are listed in the records: 1) p. 63: Rachel, October 22, 1821 2) p. 104: Charles, January 3, 1832. "Charles and Rachel were both buried … Continue reading SOURCE: Holy Trinity Church death records, 1818-1867 | Georgetown Slavery Archive
Elsa Barraza Mendoza
Mendoza on Country Marks on Enslaved Africans in Brazil
Elsa Barraza Mendoza writes: "The day after Thanksgiving in 1838, a group of American scientists and sailors docked in the port of Rio de Janeiro. They were the members of the United States Exploring Expedition, and thanks to the detailed notes of one of its members, Horatio Hale, historians can unravel one of Rio’s enduring … Continue reading Mendoza on Country Marks on Enslaved Africans in Brazil
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