Rhode Island Royal Charter granted by King Charles II

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Rhode Island Royal Charter granted by King Charles II

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

Scope and Content: Royal Charter granted to the colony of Rhode Island from King Charles II, July 8, 1663. Obtained from John Clarke of Newport document served as the basic model delineating political rights, governmental authority & hierarchy until first State Constitution adopted in November 1842 (officially organized & in effect the second Tuesday in May, 1843);

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Rhode Island Royal Charter granted by King Charles II

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2019-12-11