Colony of Rhode-Island, &c. In General Assembly, May session, 1776 : an act repealing an act intituled, “An act for the more effectual securing to His Majesty the allegiance of his subjects in this his colony and dominion of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations;” and altering the form of commissions, of all writs and processes in the courts, and of the oaths prescribed by law.
Signed by “Henry Ward, Secry” The act which was repealed did not actually prescribe allegiance to the King; it empowered … Continue reading Colony of Rhode-Island, &c. In General Assembly, May session, 1776 : an act repealing an act intituled, “An act for the more effectual securing to His Majesty the allegiance of his subjects in this his colony and dominion of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations;” and altering the form of commissions, of all writs and processes in the courts, and of the oaths prescribed by law.
Rhode Island Regiment Buttons
Pair of pewter uniform buttons
Flag of the United Train of Artillery
Red, yellow, blue rattlesnake on white background with blue anchor and cannons and the words “Do Not Tread on Me. … Continue reading Flag of the United Train of Artillery
A Topographical Chart of the Bay of Narraganset in the Providence of New England, with all the Isles contained therein, among which Rhode Island and Connonicut have been particularly Surveyed. By Charles Blaskowitz.
Ink on paper, engraving. Map showing the position and bearings of the banks, shoals, rocks, including the soundings, iron works … Continue reading A Topographical Chart of the Bay of Narraganset in the Providence of New England, with all the Isles contained therein, among which Rhode Island and Connonicut have been particularly Surveyed. By Charles Blaskowitz.
Round Robin of Crew – Continental Brig “Cabot”, New London, CT, ca. 1776
Round Robin diagram of the crew of the “Cabot”, on the reverse side of a petition sent to Esek Hopkins … Continue reading Round Robin of Crew – Continental Brig “Cabot”, New London, CT, ca. 1776
Portrait of Samuel Chace Jr.
William Blodgett (artist). Pastel drawing on paper. On August 27, 1777, the Rhode Island Privateer Ship “Oliver Cromwell” under the … Continue reading Portrait of Samuel Chace Jr.
Stephen Olney’s American Flag, ca. 1780
United States flag, nine stripes (five red, four white) blue ground (44″ x 38″) with thirteen stars, twelve in a … Continue reading Stephen Olney’s American Flag, ca. 1780
Pitch Pipe
Wood case with ivory inlay and scale sliding frame. Belonged to Charles Stone in 1780.