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Indenture Between the Trustees of Rhode Island Colony, in the names of Jahleel Brenton, Thomas Richardson, Daniel Updike, Gideon Wanton, John Dester, Edward Scott, James Arnold and George Brown, with Samuel Peares for a tract of land in Warwick, dated 1743; discharged in 1750. Small folio broadside, printed & filled in in holograph. Somewhat browned, but fine.
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1744
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A Short History of the African Union Meeting and School-House, Erected in Providence (R.I.) in the Years 1819, '20, '21; with Rules for Its Future Government.
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1821
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Charter of the Washington Insurance Company in Providence.
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1800
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At the General Assembly of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, begun and holden by adjournment at Newport, within and for said State, on the second Monday of June...
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1817
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City Charter, Proposed for the Adoption of the Freemen of Providence, at a Town Meeting, to be Holden April 29th, 1829.
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1829
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State Debt of the Dorrites! How Is It To Be Paid? If Carpenter is elected, a Land Tax is inevitable! [Caption title]. Folio broadside, printed in three columns.
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1843
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Algerine Law. [Caption title]. Broadside, 12.5" x 7.5", printed in two columns.
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1842
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Brown University Class of 1875 Photograph Album. [Cover title only].
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1875
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T.W. Dorr. Inaugurated Governor of Rhode Island, May 3d, 1842. [Caption title].
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1844
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Thomas W. Dorr, Elected Governor of Rhode island, under the Peoples Constitution. "The People are Sovereign and I cannot and shall not compromise their rights."
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1844
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1760s Resolution not to Admit Officers Appointed by John Temple, Esq. (1732-1798) n.d. by Rhode Island Colonial officials . 16 lines, ink. Slightly browned, very good.
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1765
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Schofield & Rhodes Account Book. 1855-56. Folio. 25 pp. Contemp. marbled board cover, lined pages. Legible ink.
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1855
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ALLEN, ZACHARIAH.
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ALS, 3 pp., 4to, ink, Providence, [R.I.], July 31, 1830, to Richard Ward.
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1830
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ANON.
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Fellow Citizens of the Western Congressional District. [Caption title]. Tall 4to broadside, printed in two columns.
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1846
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BARTLETT, JOHN RUSSE
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Bibliography of Rhode Island. A Catalogue of Books and Other Publications Relating to the State of Rhode Island, with Notes, Historical, Biographical and Critical.
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1864
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BECKWITH, HENRY T.
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Genealogy of a Portion of the Brown Family; Principally from the Moses Brown Papers and From Other Authentic Sources.
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1851
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BISHOP, N. Superinte
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Report to the City Council of Providence, Presented June 1, 1846, by Their Committee, Appointed September 3, 1838, to Superintend the Erection of School Houses, on the Re-Organization of the Public Schools. [and] Report of the Superintendent of Public Schools,. on the Public School Houses of Providence. [and] Report of the School Committee of the City of Providence. Presened to the City Council, June 1, 1846. [and] By-Laws of the School Committee, and Regulations of the Public Schools, in the City of Providence.
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1846
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BLAKE, CHARLES.
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An Historical Account of the Providence Stage; Being a Paper Read Before the Rhode Island Historical Society, October 25th, 1860.
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1868
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BROWN, FENNER; AARON
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Memorial To the Hon. General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island &c., at their Session to be holden on the last Monday in October, 1839, the undersigned, Freemen of the town of Cumblerland--Respectfully represent--[Caption title]. Broadside, 8.5" x 16". Printed in three columns.
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1839
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BURDER, GEORGE.
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The Closet-Companion: or an Help to serious Persons, in the important Duty of Self-Examination. Intended to be fixed up in the Christian's usual Place of Retirement, in order to remind him of, as well as to assist him in the Work. [Caption title]. Broadside, 13" x 20", printed in three columns, some fraying in the middle vertical fold, affecting a few words.
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1805
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BURGES, TRISTAM.
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Hints to the Farmers of Rhode-Island. By a Freeman.
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1829
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BURGES, TRISTAM.
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The Address of a Farmer, to the Honest Men of All Parties in the Sate of Rhode-Island, and Providence Plantations.
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1832
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BUTLER, CYRUS
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A Dorrite Falsehood Nailed to the Counter. [Caption title]. Broadside, 9.5" x 7.5". Printed in two columns.
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1843
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CHACE, GEORGE IDE 18
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“Lectures on Geology by Prof. George I. Chace, Brown University, Providence, RI”. Ca. 1864. 145 pp. 8vo. Lined notebook with contemp. paper board cover, front cover detached. Hand written ink & pencil. Includes a few scraps of notes on German language.
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1864
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CLARKE, ABRAHAM LYNS
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The Secrets of Masonry Illustrated and Explained; in a Discourse, Preached at South-Kingston, before the Grand Lodge of the State of Rhode-Island; Convened for the Installation of Washington-Lodge...
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1799
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CRANSTON, HENRY Y. P
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Constitution of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, as Adopted by the Convention, Assembled at Providence, November, 1841.
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1842
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ELLERY, EDMUND T. Cl
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Writ for the Arrest of Edward Thurston and Nicholas Brown, July 18, 1797. United States District Court, signed Edmund T. Ellery, Clerk. Docketed with notice of arrest of both men. 1 p. Oblong 4to, printed & written. Official stamped seal on printed form with holograph details. Browned, previous folds, small breaks. Very good.
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1797
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FOLLETT, JOSEPH.
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“A few Lines from a School Master to his Schoollars in Verse...” February 26, 1763. 16mo. hand made & sewn brown paper bound book in holographic ink. 10 pp. Edges of cover tattered, pages browned, but good. A back page carries the inscription: “Dorcas Whipple her Book given to her by Joseph Follett School Master at a School kept at Peter Whipples in Cumberland February 26th A.D. 1763”.
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1763
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GODDARD, WILLIAM G.
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An Address to the People of Rhode-Island, Delivered at Newport...on the Occasion of the Change in Civil Government...by the Adoption of the Constitution, Which Superseded the Charter of 1663.
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1843
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GODDARD, WILLIAM G.
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An Address to the People of Rhode-Island, Delivered in Newport, on Wednesday, May 3, 1843, in Presence of the General Assembly, on the Occasion of the Change in the Civil Government of Rhode Island, by the Adoption of the Constitution, Which Superseded the Charter of 1663.
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1843
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GREEN, FRANCES .
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Might and Right; by a Rhode Islander.
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1844
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HALLETT, BENJAMIN.
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The Right of the People to Establish Forms of Government. Mr. Hallett's Argument in the Rhode Island Causes, Before the Supreme Court of the United States, January, 1848. No. 14. Martin Luther vs. Luther M. Borden and Others. No. 77. Rachael Luther vs. the Same.
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1848
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HAMMETT, CHARLES E.
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Plan of Pews in the United Congregational Church. Newport R.I. The Pews not marked to be sold at Auction at the Church Wednesday December 10th, 1856. [Caption title]. Sm. folio broadside.
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1856
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HAMMETT, CHAS. E. JR
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Road Map of the Island of Rhode Island. Or Aquidneck. [With] Plan of the Town of New-port.
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1849
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HAZARD, THOMAS R.
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Report on the Poor and Insane in Rhode Island...
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1851
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HAZARD, THOMAS R.
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Facts for the Laboring Man: By a Laboring Man. [# 1-12 (all)].
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1840
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ISHAM, NORMAN.
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A History of the Fabric. The Meeting House of the First Baptist Church in Providence.
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1925
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JEWETT, CHARLES C.
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The Close of the Late Rebellion, in Rhode Island. An Extract from a Letter by a Massachusetts Man Resident in Providence. Second Edition.
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1842
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JONES, FREDERICK WIL
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A Year at Brown. Illustrated by Sydney R. Burleigh.
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1903
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KEITH, SAMUEL N.
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Narrow Gauge for the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Railroad. [Caption title].
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1872
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KING, SAMUEL WARD.
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By His Excellency Samuel Ward King...A Proclamation...[Caption title]. Broadside, 20" x 12", printed in three columns.
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1842
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KNIGHT, THOMAS IRELA
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An Exact Abridgment in English of all the Reports of that Learned and Reverend Judge Sir James Dyer Knight...
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1651
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LAWRENCE, EFFINGHAM.
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Siege at Chepach(et).
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1842
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LAWRENCE, EFFINGHAM.
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Siege at Chepachet.
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1842
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LYNCH, ANNE C.
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The Rhode-Island Book: Selections in Prose and Verse, From the Writings of Rhode-Island Citizens.
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1841
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MANCHESTER, WM. C.
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Songs of Zion, or Conference Hymns, Selected and Original. To which is added, a Brief Sketch of the Author's Life and Experience.
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1831
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MASON, GEORGE C.
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Newport and its Cottages.
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1875
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MASON, GEORGE C.
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Newport Illustrated, In a Series of Pen & Pencil Sketches. By the Editor of the Newport Mercury. Engravings by Whitney, Jocelyn & Annin, N.Y.
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1875
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McDOUGALL, FRANCES H
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Might and Right; by a Rhode Islander.
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1844
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McDOUGALL, FRANCES H
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Might and Right; by a Rhode Islander.
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1844
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MUNRO, DR. WALTER LE
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The Old Back Campus at Brown. A Chronicle of Student Life and Activities at Brown University in the Latter Half of the Last Century. A Chronicle of Student Life and Activities at Brown University in the Latter JHalf of the Last Century. Replete with Anecdote.
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1929
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NORWOOD, ABRAHAM.
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The Acts of the Elders, Commonly Called the Book of Abraham; Containing a Revelation Made to Him at a Protracted Meeting. To which is appended a Chapter from the Book of Religious Errors...Calculated for the Meridian of Rhode Island...
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1842
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PERKINS, HENRY I.
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Fifty Dollars Reward. Some person or persons entered the subscribers house...and stole the following articles...[Caption title & partial text]. Broadside, 10" x 15".
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1833
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PICKERING, DAVID Ed.
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Vol. I-[II]. From August, 1824, to August, 1826.
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1824
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PITMAN, JOHN.
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To the Members of the General Assembly of Rhode-Island. Friends and Fellow-Citizens: [Caption title].
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1842
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PITMAN, JOHN?
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A Reply to the Letter of the Hon. Marcus Morton, Late Governor of Massachusetts, on the Rhode Island Question. By One of the Rhode Island People.
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1842
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PITMAN, JOSEPH S.
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Report of the Trial of Thomas Wilson Dorr, for Treason Against the State of Rhode Island, Containing the Arguments of Counsel, and the Charge of Chief Justice Durfee.
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1844
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PITMAN, JOSEPH S.
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Report of the Trial of Thomas Wilson Dorr, for Treason...Together with the Sentence of the Court, and the Speech of Mr. Dorr Before Sentence....
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1844
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PITMAN, JOSEPH S.
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Report of the Trial of Thomas Wilson Dorr, for Treason...Together with the Sentence of the Court, and the Speech of Mr. Dorr Before Sentence....
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1844
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PITMAN, JOSEPH S.
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Report of the Trial of Thomas Wilson Dorr, for Treason; Including the Testimony at Length...Together with the Sentence of the Court, and the Speech of Mr. Dorr Before Sentence...
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1844
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POTTER, ASA Secretar
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Abstract Exhibiting the Condition of the Banks of Rhode Island...[and] ...Institutions for Savings...
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1853
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REYNOLDS, JOSEPH 176
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Day Book, June 10, 1796-April 30,1801, Innkeeper-Blacksmith, South Kingston, R.I.
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1796
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REYNOLDS, JOSEPH.
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Tavern and Blacksmith’s Ledger. 1793-1801. Narrow folio, with original wallpapered board covers, calf spine and tips. 176 pp. Authorship derived from signature on receipt in book. Ink. Very good. Sound.
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1793
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REYNOLDS, JOSEPH.
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Tavern and Blacksmith’s Ledger. 1793-1801. Narrow folio with original wallpapered board covers, calf spine and tips. 176 pp. (Authorship derived from signature on receipt in book.) Very good, sound.
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1793
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RHODE ISLAND COAL CO
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An Act to Incorporate the Rhode Island Coal Company, February, 1809.
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1809
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SOUTHWICK, SOLOMON.
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General Return of Provisions & Stores issued by the several Assistant Commissaries to the Troops in the Rhode Island Department, from October 1779 to March 1780 inclusive. [And] General Return of Provisions & Stores sent from one Post to another in the Rhode Island Department from October 1779 to March 1780 inclusive. [Caption titles]. Written neatly in a clerk's hand, but signed at Providence in the lower right hand corner, March 31st, 1780, "errors excepted, Solomon Southwick..." In the lower left hand corner is a notice of direction to Charles Stewart, Commissary General in Philadelphia. Written on three sheets of paper, attached one to another, overall 12" x 36".
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1779
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SPRAGUE, WILLIAM JR.
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An Official Report...Upon the Subject of Masonry.
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1832
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SPRAGUE, WILLIAM JR.
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An Official Report by...One of the Committee of the House of Representatives of Rhode-Island, Upon the Subject of Masonry.
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1832
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STAPLES, WILLIAM R.
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The Proceedings of the First General Assembly of "The Incorporation of Providence Plantations," and the Code of Laws Adopted by That Assembly, in 1647. With Notes Historical and Explanatory.
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1847
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STILLWELL, MARGARET
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The Pageant of Benefit Street down through the years. Illustrated by the Author.
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1945
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STILLWELL, MARGARET
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The Pageant of Benefit Street down through the years. Illustrated by the Author.
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1945
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STILLWELL, MARGARET
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While Benefit Street was Young.
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1943
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STILLWELL, MARGARET
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General Hawkins as He Revealed Himself to His Librarian.
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1923
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THORNTON, ABEL.
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The Life of Elder Abel Thornton, Late of Johnston, R.I. A Preacher in the Free-Will Baptist Connexion, and a Member of the R.I. Q[uarterly] Meeting. Written by Himself.
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1828
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UPDIKE, WILKINS.
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Memoirs of the Rhode-Island Bar.
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1842
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WARD, HENRY Sec.
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February, 1786. At the General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations...in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eight-six...[Caption title]
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1789
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WAYLAND, FRANCIS.
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The Affairs of Rhode-Island. A Discourse Delivered in the Meeting-House of the First Baptist Church, Providence, May 22, 1842. Third Edition.
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1842
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WAYLAND, FRANCIS.
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The Affairs of Rhode-Island. A Discourse Delivered in the Meeting-House of the First Baptist Church, Providence, May 22, 1842.
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1842
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WEBSTER, DANIEL.
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The Rhode Island Question. Mr. Webster's Argument in the Supreme Court of the United States, in the Case of Martin Luther vs. Luther M. Borden and Others, January 27th, 1848.
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1848
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WEBSTER, DANIEL.
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The Rhode Island Question. Mr. Webster's Argument in the Supreme Court of the United States, in the Case of Martin Luther vs. Luther M. Borden and Others, January 27th, 1848.
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1848
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WEBSTER, DANIEL.
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The Rhode Island Question. Mr. Webster's Argument in the Supreme Court of the United States, in the Case of Martin Luther vs. Luther M. Borden and Others, January 27th, 1848.
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1848
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WILLARD, GEORGE O.
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History of the Providence Stage, 1762-1891. Including Sketches of Many Prominent Actors Who Have Appeared in America.
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1891
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