Batismos e Óbitos de Escravos, 1775-1782

The volume contains baptismal records of enslaved people registered in the Church of São Sebastião de Itaipu, Niterói-RJ. Entries date from 30 Nov 1775 to 04 Jul 1782. There are no opening or closing charters. Entries were signed by Manoel Francisco da Costa. In the margins, the name of the baptized's master is written underneath the name of the baptized. The volume documents slaves owned by Captain Major Domingos Veanna e Castro as well as individuals of the Guiné (Guinea) "nation.". Physical characteristics: The volume consists of 21 folios that have been damaged by ink and insects. Dimensions: 34.5cm X 24cm. Owner(s) of original material: Arquivo da Cúria Metropolitana de Niterói.