Name/Title
The Charter from King Charles II to the English Colony of Rhode Island (copy 2)Entry/Object ID
2025.04.04.02Secondary Title
Full Title: “The Charter, Granted by His Majesty, King Charles II. To The Governor and Company of The English Colony of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, in New-England, in America.”Description
This is a latter-printed copy of the Charter, which was originally established in 1663.Context
Writing inside cover indicates, “ From William Mills”.
Writing on facing page has names “Franklin Newell” and “ Abby L. Newell”.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
CharterNomenclature Sub-Class
Legal DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsPublication Details
Publication Type
BookPlace Published
City
NewportState/Province
Rhode IslandRegion
NortheastContinent
North AmericaDate Published
1767Time Period
18th CenturyPrinter
Samuel HallPlace Printed
City
NewportState/Province
Rhode IslandRegion
NortheastContinent
North AmericaDate Printed
1767Publication Language
EnglishInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
handwrittenLocation
Inside front coverDimensions
Width
7-1/2 inLength
11-3/4 inLocation
Location
Room
Director's OfficeBuilding
George Hail Free LibraryDate
April 4, 2025Exhibition
Warren During the Revolutionary WarCreate Date
April 4, 2025Update Date
April 7, 2025
