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Declaration of Independence

 Series
Identifier: 01 01.44
Dates: 1777, 1823
Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Deputies and Freeman records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: C#00653
Abstract

Town returns of "freeman" admitted & men chosen to act as Deputies in the General Assembly

Dates: 1727-1778
Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Fines and Recoveries

 Item — Volume: Fines and Recoveries, 1727-1750
Identifier: C#00461
Abstract

Recording book of writs for fines & recoveries authorized from several acts of the legislature

Dates: 1727-1750
Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Fones Record

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: C#00209
Abstract

The Fones Record consists of deeds and other land records, dating from 1659 to 1679, pertaining to a portion of the Colony of Rhode Island that was known as Narragansett country.

Dates: 1659-1705
Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Governor and Council

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: C#00558
Abstract

"Book of Records Containing the Acts and Orders made By the Governor and Councill Both General & Perticular Since the First of May 1667"

Dates: 1652-1813
Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

History of the Criminal Law of Rhode Island

 Item — Folder: 31 Staples - History of the Criminal Law of Rhode Island c1847
Identifier: 1636-661
Dates: 1847
Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Journals of the House of Representatives

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: C#00473-C#00474-C#00689-C#00462
Scope and Contents Volume 14: Acts & Laws of His Majesty's Colony of Rhode Island in America, 1730-1731 Printed listing of the laws of the colony of RI form 1663 to 1731. Also includes a copy of the charter granted before Charles the Second tothe colony of RI and Providence Plantations in America, index to the laws of the colony, and the text of laws and acts passed by the legislature. (C#00473)Volume 15: Journals of the General Assembly, 1772-1797 Volume 16: Journals for the...
Dates: 1726-1797
Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Land and Public Notary records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: C#00481
Abstract

Record of early deeds & land grants/maritime related matters

Dates: 1642-1796
Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Public Laws, Acts & Resolves, General Statutes

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: C#00612-C#00579-C#00599-C#00611
Scope and Contents Public law & general statute codifications (1719 - 1956) & contemporary publications of General Assembly session proceedings (1764+) detailing enactments of the legislature as found in manuscript series Rhode Island Colony Records; Acts & Resolutions & Private Acts / Charters. Latter initially bound as “schedules." with subsequent volumes containing reports submitted by various boards, commissions & government agencies as mandated. Commencing in the late 19th century...
Dates: 1647-2015
Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Records of the Island of Rhode Island

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: C#00206
Abstract

The Records of the Island of Rhode Island consists of one bound volume of records of the colony of Rhode Island dating from 1638 to 1644. It includes the proceedings of the General Assembly, the General Court of Election, and the General Court.

Dates: 1638-1644, 1663
Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Rhode Island Colony records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: C#00204
Abstract

Proceedings of the General Assembly, 1641 - 1851

Dates: 1646-1851
Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Rhode Island Royal Charter granted by King Charles II

 Item — Container: Rhode Island Royal Charter granted by King Charles II, 1663
Identifier: C#00865
Abstract

Document confirming & defining a united government of the colony of Rhode Island as obtained from/issued by King Charles II, July 8, 1663.

Dates: 1663
Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

Royal Charter Seal and Box

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: C#00641-C#00629
Abstract

The Royal Charter Seal Box was used to transport the Royal Charter and Seal from England.

Dates: 1663
Found in: Rhode Island State Archives

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