Dorr, Thomas Wilson, 1805-1854 The People's Constitution

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GLC#
GLC05757.01-View header record
Type
Documents
Date
circa 16 June 1842
Author/Creator
Dorr, Thomas Wilson, 1805-1854
Title
The People's Constitution
Place Written
Rhode Island
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 33 cm, Width: 20.4 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Editorial by Governor Dorr maintaining the importance of supporting the People's Constitution in Rhode Island, even though they failed to take the arsenal on 18 May 1842. Argues that any state would defend itself and its constitution if they were attacked by those who wished to overthrow the government. "So if the People's Constitution in Rhode Island have been rightfully adopted, and put in operation by the election & action of its Legislative, or other departments, is still a valid subsisting instrument, and has not been disposed of by the fate of arms, by the respiration of officers or by any other event which has transpired." Contains many edits. Date inferred from letter this document was sent with (see GLC 5757.02). Dorr, then an illegitimate governor, led the Dorr Rebellion over suffrage rights in Rhode Island.

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