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Expressing relief that Congress is acting in the face of British depredations upon American ships
Crary expresses relief that Congress is taking action on account of the British depredations upon American shipping. Crary does not believe the British courts will be friendly or sympathetic, and …
Rhode Island CollectionDiscussing the Rhode Island general assembly and improving the plight of negro soldiers
The letter mentions the general assembly adjourned a Saturday to meet on a Monday at the end of the month. The assembly made provisions for a general election as well as grant the charter for a …
Rhode Island CollectionAn act empowering the United States to hold lands for fortification.
The US Congress gave the President the power to claim land from states upon which fortifications have been erected. Thus the General Assembly grants the United States claim to the lands on which …
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