Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations at the time of the ratification of the CONSTITUTION
Scope and Contents
Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations at the time of the ratification of the CONSTITUTION, from 1777 and 1795 originals in the Library of Congress at Washington. Issued by the United States Constitution Sesquicentennial Commission (heading). (center inset): A Topographical Chart of the Bay of NARRAGANSET in the Province of NEW ENGLAND, will all the Isles contained therein among which RHODE ISLAND and CONNONICUT have been particularly Surveyed. Shewing the true position & bearings of the Banks, Shoals, Rocks etc. as likewise the Soundings To which have been added the several Works & Batteries raised by the Americans. Taken by Order of the Principal Farmers on Rhode Island. By Charles Blaskowitz. Engraved & Printed for Wm Faden, Charing Cross, as the Act directs July 22d, 1777. (right insets): References to the Batteries; A List of the Principal Farms in Rhode Island; The State of Rhode Island compiled from the Surveys and Observations of Caleb Harris. Map has red outline in third inset of State, brown ink on ivory paper measures 66 x 51 cm, pink ink stamp Lehigh University Library Oct 1 1938.
Dates
- Creation: 1653-2004
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions: Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository
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