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Custodial History

This collection was formerly identified as Mss. Acc. 2012.066.

Preferred Citation

Remarkable Dream of a Moravian Sister, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary

Scope and Contents

Handwritten account entitled "Remarkable Dream of a Moravian Sister," written by an unknown author. Begins with her mother telling her that she will come back and visit her daughter after she dies, if it is permitted. The author's mother died on September 21, 1760, and about 10 days later the author recounts a dream that she had. In it, her mother visits her and allows her to ask any question she "may be desirous to ask." They live in a place called Bethlehem, but no futher information is given.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Dreams
• Moravian Church.
• United States--Religious History--Christianity
• Women--Religious aspects