Papers, [ca. 1799-1864].

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Papers, [ca. 1799-1864].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145429862

Contains letters to Pitman, his personaltravel journals; a diploma; a presentation copy of J. C. Richmond's "Midsummers Day-Dream"; and various commissions and appointments.

Approximately 35 items.

Brown University Archives, John Hay Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6834846

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Dorr, Thomas Wilson, 1805-1854

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Thomas Wilson Dorr, is well known as the leader of the Dorr Rebellion. A Providence lawyer, Dorr had become the leader of the Law and Order Party that had a platform of suffrage reform. At the time, Rhode Island was still operating under the colonial charter of 1663, which stated that only landowners had the right to vote. Dorr's party sought a more democratic constitution which would give voting power to the landless. The party held a convention and adopted a "People's Constitution,...

Pitman, John, 1785-1864

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Brown class of 1799. Rhode Island lawyer, politician, and judge. From the description of Papers, [ca. 1799-1864]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145429862 ...