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1842/03/19
To the public [Dorr's rebellion]
Broadside regarding Dorr's Rebellion, issued to clear up "deception" regarding Reverend William Balch's stance supporting Dorr.
GLC07244.01
1842 ca.
The Truth, or Review of a circular... [Dorr's rebellion]
Regarding Dorr's Rebellion. Title continued: "...addressed to the electors of the Western Congressional District" on upcoming election.
GLC07244.02
circa 1842
Dorr, Thomas Wilson (1805-1854)
[Thomas Dorr's response to Whig accusations during the Dorr Rebellion]
Written in the third person and signed "Gov. Dorr" at the top of the page. Responds to accusations in Whig newspapers that he is "one of the most pusillanimous cowards in existence" and is "about to descend upon Rhode Island with a military force."...
GLC05757.07
5 May 1842
[Commission of Daniel N. Paine as Lieutenant Colonel, 6th Regiment of 2nd brigade of the Rhode Island militia]
Partially printed document also signed by Dorr as governor and William H. Smith as secretary. Each use of "his Excellency" were struck and replaced by "Thomas W. Dorr" or "the Governor." The word "Company" was also struck to identify the armed...
GLC04227
6 April 1858
Buchanan, James (1791-1868)
A Proclamation...concerning the Utah War and its necessity.
Printed declaration by President Buchanan proclaiming that a state of rebellion exists in the Territory of Utah, and offering a pardon to all citizens who submit to the authority of the United States government. The present proclamation mentions...
GLC05708
10 September 1831
Ives, William B. (fl. 1800-1831)
Salem observer. [Vol. 9, no. 37 (September 10, 1831)]
Includes a brief description of the aftermath of Nat Turner's Rebellion: "...the insurgents are all taken and killed, except Nat Turner, the leader, after whom there is a warm pursuit... the troops will be discharged shortly... the number of...
GLC08430.01
circa 16 June 1842
The People's Constitution
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...
GLC05757.01
31 July 1853
Jones, William E. (1824-1864)
to G. Elskes
Requisition for service rendered at ten cents per day, including whiskey. Includes postscript from Elskes re payment. Elskes was the acting commander. Written at Fort Ewell, Texas.
GLC02711.19
1844/06/25
Speech of Governor Dorr
Concerning the case against Dorr and his subsequent imprisonment. Printed on bright yellow paper.
GLC07253.02
30 May 1839
Gerry, James T. (1797-1854)
to Ann T. Gerry
Witnessing battle during a Mexican rebellion, low opinion of the Mexican army. From his ship Gerry has been watching the battle between the Mexican Government under Santa Anna and revolutionary forces led by Jose de Urrea, a former ally of Santa...
GLC09099.03
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