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Pitman, John, 1785-1864 To the members of the General Assembly of Rhode Island

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03115 Author/Creator: Pitman, John, 1785-1864 Place Written: Providence, Rhode Island Type: Pamphlet Date: 1842 Pagination: 24 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 15 cm Order a Copy

Argues against those in favor of universal (white male) suffrage in Rhode Island, denouncing the supporters of the Dorr Rebellion. Pages are uncut.

Pitman, John, 1785-1864

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