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A brief representation of the case depending between the Rev. Doctor Macsparran, and Mr. Torrey, relating to the ministerial land in Narraganset : In a letter from a gentleman in Newport, to his friend in Boston.

Author/creator A. B.
Format Book and Microform
Publication Info[Boston?] : [publisher not identified], [1739]
Description1 sheet (2 unnumbered pages)
Subject(s)
Series Early American imprints. First series ; no. 40156
Early American imprints. First series ; no. 40156. ^A478749
General noteIn response to a similarly titled broadside attributed to Joseph Torrey, published in July 1739. For an account of the controversy, see the sketch of Joseph Torrey in Sibley's Harvard graduates, v. 8, p. 498-507.
General noteSigned on p. [2]: I am, Sir, your humble servant, A.B. Newport, August 29th. 1739.
General noteTentatively ascribed by Alden to the Newport, R.I. press of Ann Franklin, but printed with types not used by Franklin at that date. See: Ford, M.L. The types of the Franklin press of Rhode Island, with addenda to Alden's Rhode Island Imprints. PBSA 82 (1988): 87-88.
General noteText in two columns.
References Bristol B1041
References Shipton & Mooney 40156
References Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 48
Reproduction noteJoyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 40156).

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