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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Essay on the Welsh Indians [manuscript], written by Tom Placide |
| Author | Placide, Tom |
| Date | View date in the chronology |
| Document Type | Manuscript |
| Description | From the Newberry Library Catalogue: Undated essay by Tom Placide discussing the origin of the Welsh Indians in 1170 and providing examples of the Welsh language being understood by various nineteenth century North American Indian tribes. Placide speculates that the Welsh Indians became the "Padoucas," but also cites accounts, including those of George Catlin, Lt. Roberts (1851), and Capt. Davies, which suggest that the Mud Indians of Illinois, the Mandans, and the "Asquaw" were of Welsh descent. |
| Names | Placide, Tom; Gwynedd, Owen; Madoc; Iorwerth |
| Places | Missouri, Illinois, United States |
| Keywords | Welsh Indians, language, expedition, history, sovereignty, essay |
| Theme | Observation, Representation and Cultural Encounters |
| Tribe / Nation | Go to Tribes and Nations page |
| Culture Area | Great Plains |
| Additional Information | Manuscript reads 1801. |
| Library | The Newberry Library |
| Copyright | The Newberry Library |
| Collection | The Edward E. Ayer Collection |
| Reference | VAULT box Ayer MS 730 |
| Catalogue Link | The Newberry Library Catalogue |