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By His Excellency William Greene, Esq; Governor ... of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations. A proclamation : Whereas the General Assembly ... did receive, from the most honorable the Congress of the United States, the definitive articles of peace and friendship, between the United States of America and His Britannic Majesty, together with the ratification thereof, and recommendation thereon ... Given under my hand, this first day of March ... 1784.

Author/creator Rhode Island. Governor (1778-1786 : Greene)
Other author/creatorGreene, William, 1731-1809.
Included WorkUnited States. Treaties, etc. Great Britain, 1783 September 3.
Included WorkUnited States. Continental Congress By the United States, in Congress assembled. A proclamation. ... [Jan. 14, 1784].
Format Book and Microform
Publication InfoProvidence : Printed by John Carter, [1784]
Description1 sheet (1 unnumbered page) ; 48 x 33 cm.
Subject(s)
Series Early American imprints. First series ; no. 18755
Early American imprints. First series ; no. 18755. ^A478749
General noteIncluding the text of the treaty, the statement of ratification, and Congress' recommendations "to provide for the restitution of all estates, rights and properties, which have been confiscated [and] to render ... laws and acts perfectly consistent not only with justice and equity, but with that spirit of conciliation."
General noteIssued "to the intent that all inhabitants of the state may be acquainted therewith, and govern themselves accordingly."
General noteSigned: William Greene. By His Excellency's command, Henry Ward, sec'ry.
General noteText in three columns.
References Evans 18755
References Evans 18823
References Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 989
Reproduction noteJoyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 18755; 18823).
Genre/formBroadsides.
Genre/formTreaties.
Contains title Definitive Treaty of Peace Between Great Britain and the United States (1783 September 3)

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Joyner NC Microfiche MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 18755 ✔ Available
Joyner NC Microfiche MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 18823 ✔ Available