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1842/04/14
King, Samuel Ward (1786-1851)
By his Excellency. Samuel Ward King
Regarding Tyler's response to King about how the Government will deal with armed insurrections. (Damaged, affecting text at top and bottom.)
GLC07246.01
To the people of Rhode-Island
Outlines letters of John Whipple and President Tyler (Tyler letter is the same as in 7246.01) (Slight losses affecting text.)
GLC07246.02
1842/05/14
A horrible plot discovered!! [anti-Dorr]
Warning that Dorr is soliciting men in New York to bring violence to Rhode Island. With manuscript note.
GLC07248.01
1842/05/19
Vinton's address on ... Newport artillery
Thanking God for quick suppression of insurrection. (Losses affecting text.)
GLC07248.02
1842/06/29
Proclamation by His Excellency Samuel Ward King [Dorr as fugitive]
Offering $1,000 reward for the "delivery of the fugitive traitor Thomas Wilson Dorr"
GLC07249.01
1842/06
An Act.... [declaring martial law]
calling for martial law, with clipped signature "Thomas Wilson Dorr"
GLC07249.02
1843/01/23
Proclamation. By His Excellency Samuel Ward King [RI Constitution adopted]
Announcing constitution adopted by a majority of qualified electors.
GLC07250
1842/11/07
Proclamation. By His Excellency Samuel Ward King [day of Thanksgiving]
Regarding setting aside day of thanksgiving
GLC07251.01
Proclamation. By His Excellency Samuel Ward King [RI Constitution ratification]
Regarding ratification of new constitution.
GLC07251.02
1844/06/25
Dorr, Thomas Wilson (1805-1854)
Speech of Governor Dorr [on silk]
Concerning the case against Dorr and his subsequent imprisonment; on silk. (With loss on decorative lower left margin.)
GLC07252
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