Letter, 1683 March 8, London, to the governor of Rhode Island.

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Letter, 1683 March 8, London, to the governor of Rhode Island.

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Because of the depradations of pirates and privateers in the Caribbean, the King requests that the Rhode Island colony pass a law against such activity by its sailors.

1 leaf, in folder ; 26 cm.

Boston Athenaeum

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Rhode Island. Governor (Arnold : 1662-1666)

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