Some account of Phillis a learned negro girl, excerpt from 'Gentleman's Magazine, May 1773'

Title

Some account of Phillis a learned negro girl, excerpt from 'Gentleman's Magazine, May 1773'

Creator

Wheatley, John, -1778

Subject

Women slaves -- United States -- Poetry.; African American women -- Poetry.; African American women.

Description

Excerpt from the May 1773 copy of 'Gentleman's Magazine' titled 'Some Account of Phillis, a Learned Negro Girl.' This excerpt includes a letter from John Wheatley that describes Phillis' background and education. The excerpt goes on to explain that the writings were verified to have been created by Phillis.

Contributor

unknown

Date

1772-11-14

Type

text

Format

1 page

Identifier

SomeAccountExcerpt.pdf

Source

b3265346

Language

English

Relation

Santa Clara University, Archives & Special Collections

Coverage

1700-1799

Rights

Public domain in the United States

Files

SomeAccountExcerpt.pdf

Citation

Wheatley, John, -1778, “Some account of Phillis a learned negro girl, excerpt from 'Gentleman's Magazine, May 1773',” Santa Clara University Digital Exhibits, accessed November 8, 2024, https://dh.scu.edu/exhibits/items/show/2398.

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