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Men in Rhode Island Able to Bear Arms census

 Series — Box: Men in RI Able to Bear Arms census, 1777
Identifier: C#00196

Abstract

Includes: name of town, name of man, age range, whether able to bear arms or not, whether a Quaker, Indian, or Black - and thus exempt. This material has been microfilmed.

Dates

  • Creation: 1777

Creator

Conditions Governing Use

Access to the original manuscripts is restricted due to preservation concerns. Consult digital surrogates online or "The Rhode Island 1777 Military Census" publication and microfilm copies of manuscripts (C#00154) available in our reading room.

Extent

0.20 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Rhode Island Digital Archives

Digital Records

Subjects

Cultural context

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for uncoded script

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

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