1842 ROBERT MOFFAT. Superb Autograph by Moffat, Quoting Bechuana King on the Evils of War, Oppression, and Slavery. Devotion Noli Me Tangere

Noli Me Tangere

"I do not fight with chimney-sweepers

placing guards to prevent further injury

teacher at Carlisle Indian School from 1894 to at least 1907

1842 ROBERT MOFFAT. Superb Autograph by Moffat, Quoting Bechuana King on the Evils of War, Oppression, and Slavery. Devotion Noli Me TangereA very fine single sheet autograph document entirely in the hand of pioneer African Missionary and anti slavery worker among the Bechuana, Robert Moffat [1795 1883]. He was also father in law to David Livingstone. The present sheet is fascinating. He titles it, Part of a speech of an unconverted Bechuana Chief. It seems likely Moffat intended the "unconverted" descriptor and his observations on war to act as a reproof toward English military