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To the members of the General Assembly of Rhode Island

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

GLC03115

to Benjamin Lincoln

Washington writes to Lincoln asking for a report on Shays's rebellion. He writes "Are your people getting mad?"

GLC01479

Resolves of the General Court of... Massachusetts

Contains messages of Gov. James Bowdoin on Shays' Rebellion and discussion re: appointing representatives to the Constitutional Convention

GLC04395

Rhyme [in Dutch] re: Leysler

Possibly discusses Leisler's Rebellion.

GLC03107.00160

[Inventory of Daniel Shays' creditors]

Signed by the witness to Shays' statement by Jonathan Danforth. Describes Shays as "of the city of New York an insolvent debtor." This most likely not the same Daniel Shays who fomented the Shays' Rebellion.

GLC04296