An Address To The People Of Rhode Island Delivered In Newport On Wednesday May 3 1843 In Presence Of

by William G Goddard

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First edition

Providence: Knowles and Vose, printers, 1843. First edition, 8vo, pp. 80; slightly later half sheep over marbled boards; sheep rubbed; good and sound, or better. This copy belonging to William Henry Potter 1816-1908 , brother of Elisha R. Potter, Jr., a representative from R.I. in Congress whose opposition to the Dorrites led to his appointment as one of three commissioners sent to consult with President Tyler. Numerous annotations throughout in a shaky hand

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