Lot 188
Letters from Brazil. Collection of 11 letters written from Catherine Raquet to Lydia Harper of Philadelphia during the 1820s. The Raquets journeyed to South America to conduct business and Raquet writes back to a relative describing life in Brazil. The letters include political, social, and family information. Specific highlights include a description of the baptism of a princess, a discussion of the merits of girls receiving a good education, and some content on black slaves. One account includes a description of the capture, in Africa, of one of the Raquet's slave, with very good content. Very fine condition. (11 items).
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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