"Generosi et Dominae," by John Wilson (Draft)


Number of Pages
19
Date
1790

John Wilson prepares these two drafts of his Latin oration, entitled "Generosi et Dominae," in 1790. Wilson is a member of the Class of 1792. The second draft is hand-bound with pages from an old newspaper, including advertisements on the front cover that offer rewards for capturing fugitive slaves.

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I-BlackT-1954-2
Origin
Gift of Thomas Leiper Black
"Generosi et Dominae," by John Wilson (Draft)