At a General Assembly of the governor and company of the English colony of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations ... An act for the establishment of a college or university, within this Colony... [drop title]

[Providence: J. Carter, 1803.]. First edition, 8vo, pp. 12; uncut; recent marbled wrappers; slight toning, else near fine. Timely reprint of the 1764 act establishing Rhode-Island College, which in the following year became Brown University. Among its clauses was one exempting the college president and professors from state taxes. American Imprints 4972; Bartlett, p. 64; Sabin 70716. Item #55245

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