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Rates of foreign coins.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR WANTON, AUGUST 25, 1740 . . 178 Royal Commission for fixing the boundary - Postscript to De- puty-Governor Ward.
COLONEL BLAKENEY TO GOVERNOR WARD, AUGUST 25, 1740 .
. 180
. Movement of troops.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR WARD, SEPTEMBER 17, 1740. 180 The Royal Commission - Paper money.
GOVERNOR WARD TO THE DUKE OF NEWCASTLE [AUTUMN OF 1740] 183 Troops.
ANDREW STONE TO THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF RHODE IS- LAND, OCTOBER 2, 1740
184
Exportation of provisions.
ADMIRAL VERNON TO GOVERNOR WARD, NOVEMBER 13, 1740 . 185
Provisions for Spanish fleet.
GOVERNOR WARD TO RICHARD PARTRIDGE, NOVEMBER 20, 1740 . 186 Value of coins.
THE DUKE OF NEWCASTLE TO THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF RHODE ISLAND, DECEMBER 4, 1740 187
More troops.
GOVERNOR WARD TO RICHARD PARTRIDGE, FEBRUARY 26, 1742 . . 189 His account - Paper currency.
THE LORDS OF TRADE TO THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF RHODE ISLAND, APRIL 17, 1741 190
Acts prohibiting exportation of corn, etc., and licensing importa- tion of victual from Ireland.
E. WARNER, R. GIBBS, AND J. BOWEN TO GOVERNOR WARD, MAY 15, 1741
191 Thornton's refusal to surrender seal.
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DANIEL JENCKS, STEPHEN HOPKINS, AND OTHERS TO GOVERNOR WARD, MAY 16, 1741
More of the preceding.
192
GOVERNOR WARD TO THE SHERIFF OF PROVIDENCE COUNTY, MAY 22, 174I 194 Warrant for Thornton.
THE HOUSE OF MAGISTRATES TO THE HOUSE OF DEPUTIES, OCTO- BER 29, 174I
196 Thornton a deputy - Postscript to the House of Magistrates.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR WARD, MAY 15, 174I 197 Paper currency - His account.
GOVERNOR WARD TO THE DUKE OF NEWCASTLE, JUNE 24, 174I . 199
Troops and officers.
GOVERNOR WARD TO RICHARD PARTRIDGE, JULY 15, 1741 . .
. . 200 His salary - Boundary settled.
GENERAL WENTWORTH TO GOVERNOR WARD, AUGUST 12, 1741 . . 202 Further levies.
GENERAL WENTWORTH'S ORDERS TO CAPTAINS HOPKINS AND WINS- $
LOW, AUGUST 12, 174I 203
Recruiting.
GOVERNOR WARD TO GENERAL WENTWORTH 205
Additional recruits.
DANIEL UPDIKE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, OCTOBER 8, 174I . 206 Bill for services before Boundary Commission.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR WARD, OCTOBER 16, 1741 . 207 Paper money.
GENERAL WENTWORTH TO GOVERNOR WARD, FEBRUARY 2, 174} . 209 Recruiting officers.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR WARD, FEBRUARY 4, 1741 . . 210 Affairs in Parliament.
GOVERNOR WARD TO THE DUKE OF NEWCASTLE, FEBRUARY IO, 1742 . 212
Recruits.
GOVERNOR WARD TO RICHARD PARTRIDGE, APRIL 21, 1742 214 Eastern boundary.
GOVERNOR WARD TO RICHARD PARTRIDGE, APRIL 26, 1742
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215
Introducing Dr. Teddeman Hull.
THE COMMISSIONERS OF CUSTOMS TO THE GOVERNOR AND COM- PANY OF RHODE ISLAND, MAY 16, 1742 216
Thomas Lechmere's credentials
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GOVERNOR WARD TO THE HOUSE OF DEPUTIES, JUNE 23, 1742 . 217 Salary. RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR WARD, JULY 14, 1742 . . . 218
Boundary.
GENERAL WENTWORTH TO CAPTAIN HOPKINS, OCTOBER 8, 1742 . 220
End of expedition.
GENERAL WENTWORTH TO GOVERNOR WARD, OCTOBER 15, 1742 220 Return of troops.
GOVERNOR WILLIAM SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR WARD, NOVEMBER 8, I742 . 222
Spanish prisoners.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR WARD, FEBRUARY 21, 1743 . . 223 Boundary.
THE DUKE OF NEWCASTLE TO THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF RHODE ISLAND, APRIL 13, 1743 225
Dutch ships.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR WARD, MAY 28, 1743 .
226
Leonard Lockman.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO THE LORDS JUSTICES 228 Appointment of naval officers.
ANDREW STONE TO THE GOVERNOR OF RHODE ISLAND, JULY 14, I743 230 . The Gertrude.
TRANSLATION OF THE DUTCH COMPLAINT AGAINST PRIVATEERS, JULY 30, 1743 . 23I
Enclosed in above.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, JULY 28, 1743 · 233 Lockman - The boundary.
THOMAS CORBETT TO THE GOVERNORS IN AMERICA, AUGUST 19, I743 235
Northey, Ryder, and Strange on pressing of sailors in America.
ANDREW STONE TO THE GOVERNOR OF RHODE ISLAND, OCTOBER I, 1743 237 . Impressment of sailors.
THE LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY TO THE LORDS JUSTICES, SEPTEM- BER 26, 1743 238
Opposition to impressment.
THE LORDS OF ADMIRALTY TO THE CAPTAINS 24I Press warrants.
GOVERNOR GREENE TO RICHARD PARTRIDGE, OCTOBER 29, 1743 . 242 Leonard Lockman.
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WILL STRAHAN TO THOMAS CORBETT, FEBRUARY 1, 1742 243 Lockman's complaint.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, FEBRUARY 23, 174 . 245 Refusal to admit Lockman - Postscripts dated February 28 and March 9 on the naval victory at Toulon.
GOVERNOR GREENE TO THE DUKE OF NEWCASTLE, MARCH 15, 1742 250 La Gertruyda.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, MARCH 29, 1744 . · 252 Declaration of war with France - Boundary dispute - Lockman.
THE DUKE OF NEWCASTLE TO THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF RHODE ISLAND, APRIL 26, 1744 253
Spanish prizes.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, MAY 8, 1744 254
Bill for suppressing paper currency - Boundary - Lockman - Auchmuty's scheme for an expedition against Cape Breton - Post- script dated the 11th in regard to book by Dummer in defence of charter governments.
THE COMMISSIONERS FOR DISTRIBUTING PRIZES TO THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF RHODE ISLAND, MAY 18, 1744 256 Distribution of the moiety of the Spanish prizes.
GOVERNOR CLINTON TO GOVERNOR GREENE, MAY 28, 1744 258 Declaration of war with France.
SECRETARY WILLARD TO GOVERNOR GREENE, JUNE 5, 1744 ·
259 Asking the appointment of commissioners to meet at Albany with those from other colonies and with the Six Nations.
GOVERNOR GREENE TO GOVERNOR LAW, JUNE 7, 1744 261
In regard to the patrolling of the coast by the colony sloops of Rhode Island and Connecticut.
GOVERNOR GREENE TO GOVERNOR SHIRLEY, JUNE 8, 1744 262
In regard to the appointment of commissioners to the Albany con- ference.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR GREENE, JUNE 16, 1744 263 The reinforcement of the garrison at Annapolis Royal.
VOTE OF THE GENERAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS, JUNE 12, 1744 . . 263 Providing for two companies of volunteers to be sent to Annapolis Royal.
MAJOR MASCARENE TO GOVERNOR SHIRLEY, MAY 21, 1744 265 Asking for assistance for Annapolis Royal.
GOVERNOR LAW TO GOVERNOR GREENE, JUNE 19, 1744 . 267
The patrolling of the coast - The congress at Albany.
GOVERNOR GREENE TO GOVERNOR LAW, JUNE 23, 1744 . 267
The patrolling of the coast.
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GOVERNOR LAW TO GOVERNOR GREENE, JUNE 29, 1744 . 268 The patrolling of the coast - The congress at Albany.
JOSIAH WILLARD TO GOVERNOR GREENE, SEPTEMBER I, 1744 269
Discovery of counterfeit Rhode Island bills.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR GREENE, SEPTEMBER 19, 1744 . . 271 English prisoners from Louisbourg - Advices in regard to the ap- pearance of French privateers.
GOVERNOR GREENE TO GOVERNOR LAW, SEPTEMBER 21, 1744 . . . 272 Advising the Connecticut governor of the returned prisoners and the French privateers- The patrolling of the coast to be continued. GOVERNOR LAW TO GOVERNOR GREENE, SEPTEMBER 23, 1744 274
The cruising sloops.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, OCTOBER 12, 1744 . . 274
The boundary cause - The writer's accounts - The ordnance - European news - Losses of the English and the French by priva- teering - Postscript dated the 31st relates to the boundary dispute and further public news - A second postscript, dated November 13, relates to a document transmitted and to the boundary hearings.
REPORT OF THE OFFICE OF ORDNANCE TO HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF MONTAGU, OCTOBER 23, 1744 . 279
On guns and stores needed for the Rhode Island fort.
THE DUKE OF MONTAGU TO THE LORD PRESIDENT OF THE COUN- CIL, NOVEMBER 6, 1744 . 282
Relating to the ordnance for Rhode Island.
JOSIAH WILLARD TO GOVERNOR GREENE, OCTOBER 18, 1744 . 283 In regard to the apprehension of certain rioters.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO RICHARD PARTRIDGE, NOVEMBER 3, 1744 284 The currency bill -- The boundary.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, NOVEMBER 3, 1744 . . The boundary hearing.
288
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, DECEMBER II, 1744 . . 289 Settlement of the boundary dispute - The currency bill.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO RICHARD PARTRIDGE, DECEMBER 12, 1744 290 Remitting money for expenses - The ordnance - The currency bill.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO DEPUTY-GOVERNOR WHIPPLE, DECEMBER 1 5, I744 .
291
Settlement of the boundary dispute - The paper currency - Re- muneration for the agent's services - Miscellaneous news.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, DECEMBER 27, 1744 . . 295 The currency bill - The boundary settlement.
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THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO RICHARD PARTRIDGE, DECEMBER 29, 1744 297 The currency bill - Remittance.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR GREENE, JANUARY 29, 174; . . . 298 Asking cooperation in the expedition against Louisbourg - Mem- orandum for an attack upon Louisbourg.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR GREENE, JANUARY 29, 174; . . . 303 The Louisbourg expedition - Report of committee of Massachu- setts legislature on Louisbourg.
GOVERNOR GREENE TO THE HOUSE OF DEPUTIES, FEBRUARY 5, 174} . 306 Referring the matter of the expedition against Louisbourg.
308 RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, FEBRUARY 6, 174} ·
The ordnance. - Postscript dated February 8 gives news of a petition from Massachusetts for a reopening of the boundary matter - Postscript dated March 25 relates to the renewed boundary dis- pute, the currency bill, war matters, the Lockman case, and the ord- nance - Postscript dated March 27 refers to the Massachusetts petition.
GOVERNOR GREENE TO GOVERNOR SHIRLEY, FEBRUARY 8, 174} .
312 Announcing the legislature's action as to the Louisbourg expedition. RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, FEBRUARY 9, 174% . 313 Enclosing a form of petition for ordnance.
FORM OF A PETITION TO THE LORDS OF TRADE . 314 The form of petition for ordnance, with the order of the Privy Council Committee asking for plan of fort.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, FEBRUARY 14, 174; . . 316
The boundary matter - The ordnance - A postscript dated the 16th treats of the boundary matter and of the death of the Emperor of Germany.
PETITION OF RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO THE LORDS OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL 317
The boundary affair.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR GREENE, MARCH 4, 174 . · 320 In regard to the Cape Breton expedition.
DANIEL COGGESHALL TO JOSIAH WILLARD, MARCH 7, 174} 323 The rioters.
GOVERNOR GREENE TO GOVERNOR LAW, MARCH 11, 174} . . 324 Asking that the Rhode Island land forces in the Louisbourg expe- dition be allowed to serve under the Connecticut officers.
JOSIAH WILLARD TO GOVERNOR GREENE, MARCH 27, 1745 . . 325 Remonstrating against Rhode Island's action in regard to the rioters.
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GOVERNOR LAW TO GOVERNOR GREENE, APRIL I, 1745 . 326 The Louisbourg expedition.
ROGER WOLCOTT TO GOVERNOR GREENE, APRIL 1, 1745 328 The Louisbourg expedition.
CAPTAIN DANIEL FONES TO GOVERNOR GREENE, APRIL 26, 1745 . . 329 From Canso Harbor, reporting an encounter with a French man- of-war.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, MAY 15, 1745 . . . 330 Referring to the boundary matter and begging for a remittance - Prorogation of Parliament - The currency - European news - Misconduct of naval officers in engagement with French and Spanish fleets.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR WANTON, MAY 18, 1745 . . . 333 Asking assistance in the raising of troops to support the expedition to Louisbourg.
GENERAL WILLIAM PEPPERELL TO GOVERNOR SHIRLEY 335 Copy enclosed in Shirley's letter - An account of the progress of the siege of Louisbourg up to May 12.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR WANTON, JUNE 13, 1745 . . . . 342 To the new governor, announcing his readiness to serve the col- ony - A postscript dated July 2 relates to the boundary cause, the Lockman matter, the ordnance, the currency bill, his need of a re- mittance, and general European news.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR WANTON, JUNE 16, 1745 . . 346
Giving news of the Louisbourg expedition and asking for more troops and seamen.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR WANTON, JUNE 20, 1745 . .
. 348 Enclosing a certificate in regard to the payment of Rhode Island seamen.
CAPTAIN FONES TO GOVERNOR WANTON, JUNE 26, 1745
349
Regarding the interception of French and Indian reinforcements for Louisbourg.
GOVERNOR WANTON TO RICHARD PARTRIDGE, JULY 4, 1745 . .
. 350 The boundary cause - Remittances - The ordnance - The Louisbourg expedition. - The superscription of letters.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO THE PENOBSCOT INDIANS, JULY 12, 1745 .
· 352
Warning the Indians against the French.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR WANTON, JULY 18, 1745 . . 353
The remittance - Dissatisfaction with Rhode Island's reported atti- tude towards the Louisbourg expedition - European news.
CAPTAIN FONES TO GOVERNOR WANTON, JULY 23, 1745 Begging for provisions. 355
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CAPTAIN FONES TO GOVERNOR WANTON, JULY 26, 1745 356 Notifying the governor of being ordered to Prince Edward Island. RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR WANTON, JULY 23, 1745 · 357 The boundary cause - The Rhode Island attitude toward the Cape Breton expedition - Reports against the writer's fidelity - News of Louisbourg's surrender received in England.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO WILLIAM SHARPE, JULY 22, 1745 359 Enclosed in letter to Governor Wanton - The boundary cause and the Rhode Island attitude toward the Louisbourg expedition.
CAPTAIN MUMFORD AND OTHERS TO GOVERNOR WANTON, JULY 24, 1745 . 361
Asking for provisions and pay for Rhode Island troops at Louis- bourg and giving news of the capture of a French ship.
COMMODORE WARREN TO GOVERNOR WANTON, JULY 25, 1745 . . 362 Giving advices of the capture of the French East Indiaman and enclosing an advertisement of the sale of her cargo.
GOVERNOR WANTON TO RICHARD PARTRIDGE, JULY 26, 1745 . 363
A defence of Rhode Island's conduct in the Louisbourg matter.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR WANTON, AUGUST 8, 1745 . · 370 The surrender of Louisbourg, and Rhode Island's attitude - Re- ward for the apprehension of the Young Pretender - Progress of the war with France - Cape Breton news.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO THOMAS RAMSDEN, JULY 30, 1745 372 Enclosed in the last - Defending the colony against aspersions of backwardness in the Louisbourg expedition.
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR PHIPS TO GOVERNOR WANTON, AUGUST 19, 1745 . Asking the assistance of Rhode Island against the Indians.
374
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO CAPTAIN BRADBURY, JULY 22, 1745 .
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376
Enclosed in Phips's letter - In regard to the participation of Pe- nobscot Indians in an attack on the fort on St. George's River.
CAPTAIN BRADBURY TO GOVERNOR SHIRLEY, JULY 29, 1745 377 Enclosed in Phips's letter - The trouble with the Penobscots.
CAPTAIN FONES TO GOVERNOR WANTON, AUGUST 20, 1745
378
Asking for orders to return home on account of sickness and lack of provisions and clothing.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR WANTON, AUGUST 22, 1745 .
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379
Rhode Island and the Louisbourg expedition - Extract from the Boston Evening Post relating thereto.
CAPTAIN FONES TO GOVERNOR WANTON, AUGUST 23, 1745 381 Ordered to Newfoundland - The sick - Provisions.
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GOVERNOR LAW TO GOVERNOR WANTON, AUGUST, 1745 381 Asking Rhode Island to join Connecticut in raising a regiment for the Louisbourg garrison - The counterfeiters - A personal case of Governor Law's in the Rhode Island courts.
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR PHIPS TO GOVERNOR WANTON, SEPTEMBER 2, 1745 . 383
Transmitting copies of a declaration of war against the Indians and a proclamation for the encouragement of volunteers, and urging action on Rhode Island's part.
SIR WILLIAM PEPPERELL TO GOVERNOR WANTON, SEPTEMBER 20, 1745 384
Asking for troops to fill the quota of the Rhode Island companies at Louisbourg.
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR PHIPS TO GOVERNOR WANTON, SEPTEMBER 23, 1745 385
The Louisbourg recruits. - Enclosing copy of letter from Gov- ernor Shirley at Louisbourg.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR PHIPS, SEPTEMBER 6, 1745 . . 385 Enclosed in Phips's letter - Report of a French fleet near Louis- bourg - Urgent need of more troops.
ADMIRAL SIR PETER WARREN TO GOVERNOR WANTON, OCTOBER 23, I745 . 387
Asking for reinforcements for Louisbourg.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR WANTON, OCTOBER 30, 1745 . . 389
Receipt of remittance - Captain Hopkins - The boundary affair - The rebellion in Scotland - The currency bill - A postscript dated November 14 relates to the affair of Captain William Hopkins.
PETITION OF RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GEORGE II., OCTOBER 28, 1745 392 Enclosed with the last - On the boundary matter.
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR PHIPS TO GOVERNOR WANTON, DECEMBER 2, 1745 395
In regard to a frontier war against the French and the Indians.
LETTER OF GOVERNOR CLINTON, NOVEMBER 25, 1745 398
Enclosed with Phips's letter - Giving advices of the capture of Saratoga by French and Indians.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR WANTON, DECEMBER 25, 1745 . 399 The rebellion under the Young Pretender - Expected invasion by the French - Miscellaneous public news - An extract from a newspaper on the effects of the war on French and English trade respectively - Postscript of January 8 relates to the writer's accounts, the boundary cause, the rebellion, and the French war.
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GOVERNOR CLINTON TO GOVERNOR WANTON, JANUARY 27, 1748 . . 404
Asking Rhode Island to appoint commissioners to meet with those from other colonies to concert measures for mutual security against the French and the Indians - News of the war.
GOVERNOR WANTON TO GOVERNOR CLINTON, FEBRUARY 15, 1745 . . 406 In reply to the last.
GOVERNOR LAW TO GOVERNOR WANTON, MARCH 3, 1745 408 Asking that the Rhode Island sloop cruise in consort with the Con- necticut sloop for the defence of the coast.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR WANTON, MARCH IO, 1745 . . . 408 The boundary cause - The rebellion in the Highlands - Post- script of April 7 relates to Rhode Island's part in the Louisbourg expedition and the reimbursement for her expenses therein, and to the boundary affair - Postscript of April 16 relates to the same, and to the rebellion in the Highlands.
PETITION OF RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO THE CROWN, APRIL 15, 1746 . 412 Enclosed in the last - Asking for reimbursement of Rhode Is- land's expense in the Louisbourg expedition.
GOVERNOR CLINTON TO GOVERNOR WANTON, MARCH 31, 1746 . .. 416 Renewing request for the appointment of commissioners to provide for the public defence, and pointing out the necessity of keeping the Six Nations well affected towards the colonies.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR GREENE, MAY 12, 1746 417
Seconding Governor Clinton's proposals.
GOVERNOR CLINTON TO GOVERNOR GREENE, MAY 26, 1746 419
In regard to the convention.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR GREENE, MAY 29, 1746 420
Transmitting the King's orders for raising troops for an invasion of Canada.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR GREENE, MAY 30, 1746 421 Regarding the intended expedition against Canada.
RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, MAY 31, 1746 . 422 .
Announcing the favorable settlement of the boundary dispute and recommending a survey to run the line; also suggesting gratuities for himself and Solicitor Paris.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY TO GOVERNOR GREENE, JUNE 2, 1746. 424 Enclosing a copy of a proclamation for raising volunteers for the Canada expedition and urging action on the part of Rhode Island - A postscript dated June 8 gives news from New Hampshire and Connecticut in regard to the expedition.
GOVERNOR GREENE TO THE GOVERNOR OF HAVANA, JUNE 14, 1746 . 425 Regarding the release of certain Spanish subjects captured by a privateer and held as slaves.
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GOVERNOR GREENE TO GOVERNOR CLINTON . . 427 Recommending the return of Spanish subjects held as slaves in New York.
GOVERNOR GREENE TO GOVERNOR THOMAS 427
To the governor of Pennsylvania in regard to the Spanish negroes, asking his good offices in obtaining the return of Rhode Island men held by the Spanish.
GOVERNOR SHIRLEY AND ADMIRAL WARREN TO GOVERNOR GREENE, JULY 7, 1746. 428
In regard to supplies for the proposed expedition to Canada and an embargo to preserve seamen for the service of the Crown.
ADMIRAL WARREN TO GOVERNOR GREENE, JULY 16, 1746 . 429
The Canada expedition - The volunteers of the Vigilant. RICHARD PARTRIDGE TO GOVERNOR GREENE, JULY 26, 1746 . 432
The boundary - The colony's expenses in the Louisbourg expe- dition - Remittances desired - The ordnance - The war with France and Spain - The end of the rebellion - Appointment of Belcher as governor of New Jersey.
WILLIAM SHARPE TO RICHARD PARTRIDGE, JUNE 17, 1746 434
Enclosed with the last - The Rhode Island demand for reim- bursement of expense in the Louisbourg expedition.
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CRANSTON COAT OF ARMS .
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THE GOVERNOR JOSEPH JENCKS HOUSE, PAWTUCKET
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From a painting in the State House, Providence.
JOHN WANTON
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From a painting in the State House, Providence.
RICHARD WARD
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From a painting in the State House, Providence.
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE COLONIAL GOVERNORS OF RHODE ISLAND
GOVERNOR CRANSTON TO RICHARD PARTRIDGE.1 Worthy and Esteemed frind.
I have communicated your Letter, wth the propo- sitions and advice of the Right Honble the Lords Commissioners for Trade and Plantations &cª to the General Assembly of this His Majty's Colony sitting in Newport the 26th of November 1723, who re- quested mee in their name,2 to returne the following memorial and answer to their Lordships.
Viz :- with all due and humble submission they pray their Lordships will be pleased to consider that their Predicessors with great Perrill and charge Trans- ported themselves and Families from their Native Country of Great Brittain, to this then a wild and howling Wilderness (as great part is to this day) in- habited by Salvage and Barbarous People, and Beasts of Prey, wee shall not instance or insist upon the per-
1 Copied from the transcript in the John Carter Brown Library, P. R. O. Proprie- ties B. T., Vol. XI. R. 46. Samuel Cranston was, by successive reelections, governor of Rhode Island from 1698 to 1727. See p. xxii of the Introduction.
2 The Assembly voted, on November 26, 1723, " Whereas, our Agent, by order of the lords commissioners, &c., has written to this government, for answer whether we will surrender our charter to the King ;-
" Which being duly considered, it is voted by this Assembly, that the answer drawn by the Governor, be sent home." Col. Rec. of R. I., IV. 333.
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ticulars of the great sufferings, and cruell hardships they suffered and encountered with after their arrival in the Massachusets Bay, before they were compelled to seek for shelter and relief among the great body of Salvage Natives within the precincts and confines of this Colony who (by the Christian deportm! and wining behaviour of our said Predecessors) was by the Divine Providence of God become Gentle and Compassionate, considered their distressed condition and granted them liberty to erect Hutts and digg Cellers among them to skreen and shelter them from the Extremity of the Weather, and by their Christian demeanour and conversation as afores! the Natives in a Little time became more familiar, and sold them considerable Tracts of Land as the Township of Providence, Pautuxet, Warwick, and Misquamacut alias Westerly, so that as their number increased they associated together, purchased Rhode Island and the rest of the Islands in the Narraganset Bay it will exceed our present purpose to innumerate or particularise the unnaccountable hardship, labour and discouragement they mett with from the neigh- bouring Governments, and before they could subdue and cultivate a little Land to raise some corne and keep a little Stock of Creatures to subsist themselves and families, but through their great Labour indus- try and paines, with the Blessing of God they made such improvement in a few years, as incouraged them to Petition his Royall Majesty King Charles the first for a Charter of Incorporation, which they obtained from the Earl of Warwick &cª with meets, butts, and Bounds, the King then being Imbroiled
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in the Civill Warrs by his Rebellious subjects, the original Charter then Granted you have with you.1
Upon the Restoration of King Charles the Second of Glorious memory they addressed his sª Majesty for a Confirmation of their aforesaid Charter, the which his said Majesty was Graciously pleased, to promise should be granted and confirmed to the extent thereof according to the Bounds, att the same time M: Winthrop Agent for Connecticot, addressed his said Majesty for a Charter of Incorporation for that Government, and it was agreed upon by the Two Agents viz: M! Winthrop and M: John Clark to take out their Charters att one and the same time, so as they might not Intrench upon each others property and Jurisdiction but contrary to this agree- ment, M: Winthrop (unknown to M' Clark) Privately by false insinuations to the Lord Chancellor Hide getts out Connecticot Charter upon his own termes, designing thereby to Eclips this Colony of all the Lands on the Main Land that was Included within our former Charter. The greatest part thereof was purchased from the Natives by the Inhabitants of this Colony, and clandestinely getts the sª Charter to be Bounded on the East by the Narraganset River commonly called the Narraganset Bay. M: Clark the Agent for this Colony, dureing this private and Fraudulant proceeding of M: Winthrop, thought himself secure waiting for said Winthrops call, pur- suant to his agreement, but when he was informed of said Winthrops clandestine and sirobtitious pro-
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