The Constitution of the state of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, as adopted by the convention, assembled at Newport, September, 1842
Providence: Knowles & Vose, 1842. 8vo, pp. 24; removed from binding, wrappers wanting, lightly toned, last 2 leaves miscreased; all else very good. The first legally binding Rhode Island constitution, adopted overwhelmingly via referendum in November of 1842 (although with a low voter turnout). It was created in response to..... More