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Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783
Rhode Island. General Assembly Carter, John, 1745-1814 Mumford, William, of Rhode Island
State of Rhode-Island and Providence plantations. In General assembly, October session, A.D. 1778. : Whereas many inhabitants of the island of Rhode Island, after having suffered every evil and insult, from the wanton cruelty of our enemies …
[Providence, R.I.]
[Printed by John Carter]
1778-10-01 [1778]
1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 22 x 18 cm
Three resolutions, the first appointing a committee to provide for the relief of all those persons on the island who are destitute of the means of support and subsistence; the second, on methods of soliciting funds, and other details; and the third, giving orders for publication of the resolutions in the next Providence gazette. Signed: Witness, William Mumford, D. sec’ry. Imprint from Evans. New-York Historical copy closely trimmed. References: Evans 16043; Alden. R.I. imprints, no. 754.
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United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Civilian relief Rhode Island--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
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