Papers, 1724-1802.

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Papers, 1724-1802.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122492875

Personal, business, political correspondence,deeds,records, invoices relating to Rhode Island history. Also contains three religious acrostic poems.

Approximately 25 items.

Brown University Archives, John Hay Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6734173

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