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At a meeting of the Rhode-I sland I listoi icrtl Society held on the IS th day of January 1853, it was uanimously Resolved, That the thanks of this Society be presented to Hon. Samuel G. A rnold, for the eloquent and appropriate Discourse delivered by him before the Society on the 17th of January instant, and that he be reciucsted to place the original manuscript of his Discourse uiion the files of the Society, aud also to furnish a copy of the same for publication. A ttest, H. T. BECKWITH, Sexy. Peovidence. Jan. 19, 18.53. Hon. SAML G. AKXOLD, Providence, Diar Sir: AVe hand you herewith a copy of a resolution passed by the R. I. Historical Society at their meeting yesterday, relative to the Discourse delivered by yourself before the Society. In accordance with the above mentioned resolution, we have the pleasure to solicit a copy for the presS) of your discourse delivered on the 17th instant. Your ob t Serv ts, HENRY T. BECKWITH, Committee GEO. BAKER, on Annual JOHN A. HOWLAND, )i ls Providence, January 20,1853. Gentlemen, Your letter accompanying the resolution of the Rhode-I sland Historical Society requesting the manuscript for the tiles of the Society and a copy of the same for the press, is received. With my thanks for the friendly expressions contained in the resolution. I send herewith the manuscript subject to your disposal. The documentary evidence in proof of the facts stated in this discourse has been examined by me in the British State Paper office at London, as well as in our State Records. It was my intention to add a few notes before letting the address go out of my hands, but the pressure of other engagements prevents my so doing. I therefore send the manuscript as it is, and should it tend in any degree to awaken an interest in Historical research and thereby to promote the objects of the Society, itsi)urpose will be attained. With high reg
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores Rhode Island's history through the lens of its unique spirit of liberty and justice. From its founding as a haven for religious freedom to its role in the American Revolution, the state has consistently championed individual rights and self-governance. The author traces the development of Rhode Island's democratic principles, including its early adoption of representative government and the separation of church and state. The book also examines the state's often-contentious relationship with its Puritan neighbors and its struggles against British authority. Through a rich array of primary sources, the author sheds new light on the founding principles of Rhode Island and their enduring impact on American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333992231_0
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