Providence, July 26, 1779. Sir; By the annexed vote of the town of Providence, you will perceive the anxious desire they possess of having the purposes therein expressed carried into execution.

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

Providence [R.I.]

Printed by John Carter

1779-07-26
[1779]

1 sheet ([1] p.)

Circular letter from the Providence Committee of Correspondence, followed by a resolve of the town of Providence, July 23, 1779, calling for a convention of delegates to be held at East-Greenwich on the 2d Tuesday of August in order to agree upon measures "for preventing any further depreciation of the Continental currency, and for reinstating and supporting the credit thereof" pursuant to the recommendation of Congress in their address of May 26, 1779. Text in two columns. New-York Historical copy signed in manuscript: "Jabez Bowen, Chairman"; addressed in manuscript to the clerk of the town of "Exiter". References: Bristol B4942; Shipton & Mooney 43684; Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 772.

Broadsides -- SY1779 no.12
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Inflation (Finance)--Rhode Island
Currency question--Rhode Island
Price regulation--Rhode Island

Rhode Island--Economic conditions
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Committees of correspondence

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