Subseries 8.8: Sewall Family, 1762-1800

 

This subseries contains papers related to the estate of Nicholas Lewis Sewall, including account books, deeds to the family estate Mattapony, and the deed of sale for enslaved individuals. Nicholas Sewall was the father of two Jesuits (Charles, 1744-1806, who returned to Maryland after his education in Europe, and Nicholas, 1745-1834, who remained in England during and after the Suppression.

NOTE: Most materials dated 1900 and later have not been digitized. Materials dating 1900-1939 are available for research use at the Booth Family Center for Special Collections. All materials dated 1940 and later are restricted.

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Most Recent Submissions

  • Account Book (3 of 3) 

    DigitalGeorgetown; Georgetown University Manuscripts, Booth Family Center for Special Collections, Washington, D.C. (1788)

  • Estate and Property Documents, Slavery 

    DigitalGeorgetown; Georgetown University Manuscripts, Booth Family Center for Special Collections, Washington, D.C. (1716)

  • Account Book (2 of 3) 

    DigitalGeorgetown; Georgetown University Manuscripts, Booth Family Center for Special Collections, Washington, D.C. (1772)

  • Account Book (1 of 3) 

    DigitalGeorgetown; Georgetown University Manuscripts, Booth Family Center for Special Collections, Washington, D.C. (1762)