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[Rhode Island Council of War account relating to the French and Indian War]

3 January 1757

Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785

Rhode Island Governor Hopkins lists a few expenses related to the War Council. Sent to Thomas Richardson, the Rhode Island treasurer.

GLC01450.256
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to the sheriff of Newport County

10 March 1762

Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785

Informs that King George III has commanded troops be raised in the colonies. Indicates that Major General Jeffrey Amherst calls for 178 men to serve from Rhode Island. Orders the sheriff to give notice to the members of the general assembly in the...

GLC01500
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[Proclamation creating a day of fasting and rest in the province of Rhode Island]

12 May 1756

Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785

Countersigned by Thomas Ward as Secretary. Signed by Hopkins as colonial Governor of Rhode Island. Extols religious reform and repentence of sins. Notes the calamities of the French and Indian War. Proclaims that Thursday, 20 May 1756 will be a...

GLC01412.11
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Receipt for tax collected by Daniel Wilkerson for 580 Pounds

March 28, 1757

Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785

GLC00184.21

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