JOURNAL ARTICLE

Chief Manuel's 1651 Timucua Letter: The Oldest Letter in a Native Language of the United States.

  • Published In: Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 2023, v. 164, n. 3. P. 225 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: BROADWELL, GEORGE AARON; DUBCOVSKY, ALEJANDRA 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the significance of a 1651 letter written by Timucua chief Don Manuel in the Timucua language, which is considered the oldest letter in a Native language of the U.S. Topics discussed include the cultural context of the Timucua people, the impact of colonialism on their society, and the linguistic analysis of the letter, shedding light on Timucua grammar and syntax.

Additional Information

  • Source:Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society. 2023/11, Vol. 164, Issue 3, p225
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Agriculture and Agribusiness
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0003-049X
  • DOI:10.1353/pro.2023.a919939
  • Accession Number:175546619

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