The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk
If you believe you should have access to this document, click here to Login.
| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00996 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1776 |
| Title | Rhode Island laws |
| Date | 24 December 1776 |
| Author | Ward, Henry (1732-1797) |
| Document Type | Government document; Legal document; Military document |
| Content Description | Signed by Ward as Rhode Island Secretary of State. Printed set of laws passed by the legislature and Nicholas Cooke, Governor of Rhode Island. Second page lists members of the legislature. Each page lists resolutions and laws and each paragraph has a quick summary in a column next to it. Most of the laws and resolutions deal with military issues of the Revolution. Some examples of laws include: appointment of a council of war, regulation of prices of goods, and the raising of three regiments. Most provide for military details, the commissions of officers, and money payments. Document is bound with string on its left side. First page has an embossed paper seal of the symbol of Rhode Island. Also at the top of front page in what appears to be Ward's hand are the words "Two Regiments Raised." On blank tenth page there is written in pencil "Evans 15053." Printed by John Carter. |
| Subjects | Government and Civics Law Revolutionary War Military History Finance Soldier's Pay Recruitment Economics Militia |
| People | Ward, Henry (1732-1797) |
| Place written | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Law; Banking & Economics; Creating a New Government |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |