BERNARDINA MATTHEWS, VOWS BOOK
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Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Port Tobacco Profession Book, 1790-1821
File — Box 1: Series Series 1; Series Series 2; Series Series 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: GAMMS.5.48.2261
Scope and Contents
This is the original profession book kept by the Sisters at Port Tobacco. It begins with a brief two-page history of the foundation, ending with the words "where they Happily arrived on the 11th of July, and took possession on the 25 of October ye same year, of the Dwelling House of Mr. Baker Brooke given them, with 83 acres of Land for their intended monastery, & use of their inclosure. The said Monastery is dedicated to the Honour of the 3 Sacred Hearts of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph....
Dates:
1790-1990; Majority of material found in 1790-1990
