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
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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 May 1, 2024, https://dh.scu.edu/exhibits/items/show/2398.
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