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King, Samuel Ward, 1786-1851 Proclamation. By His Excellency Samuel Ward King [RI Constitution adopted]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07250 Author/Creator: King, Samuel Ward, 1786-1851 Place Written: Newport, Rhode Island Type: Broadside Date: 1843/01/23 Pagination: 1 sheet 38.7 x 31.4 cm Order a Copy

Announcing constitution adopted by a majority of qualified electors.

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