Thomas W. Dorr Collection 1831-1888

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Thomas W. Dorr Collection 1831-1888

1831-1888

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Thomas W. Dorr (1805-1854) was best known as the leader of the Dorr Rebellion. This collection contains seven letters written by Dorr to miscellaneous persons, as well as one received from Franklin Pierce, selections from Dorr's personal scrapbook, twelve pages of business accounts, and several items relating to the rebellion.

0.25 linear feet

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Rhode Island Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6358384

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