Batismos de Escravos, 1746-1786

The volume contains baptisms of enslaved people registered in the Church of São Sebastião de Itaipu, Niterói-RJ. Entries date from 21 Aug 1746 to 30 Jul 1786. The opening and closing charters were signed by Dr. Henrique Moreira de Carvalho on 03 Nov 1742. Entries were signed by the following clergy: Antonio de Moreyra e Souza; Jeronymo Gago da Camara; and Manoel Francisco da Costa. The volume documents a pastoral visit on 18 May 1715 and the legible signature. Slaves owned by Canon Mathias de Albuquerque and Father Antonio Dias are documented in this volume. Physical characteristics: The volume consists of 42 unnumbered folios that show signs of ink, insect, and water damage. Dimensions: 36.5cm X 24cm. Owner(s) of original material: Arquivo da Cúria Metropolitana de Niterói.