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Proclamation and charity tale of Rhode Island 1781
An elderly Rhode Island official proclaims a day of thanksgiving to God as the General Assembly urges citizens to show gratitude for liberty and peace. A later narrative follows Dr. Melbourne adopting Emily Marshall, the deserted child, after a series of trials and a guardian will.
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Samuel Ward
Avil Combilalleis
Rhidé Ueland
Weneas
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General Assembly
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Julie Wind
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Providence
Samuel Ward King
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Saint Apamis
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Baylind Tree
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Charles
Tamalia
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Wall
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Philadelphia Saturday Courier
Maryland
Wong
Ellis
Himsell
Messis
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Melbourne
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Emily
Dr. Melbourne
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Emily Marshall
Melbourne Hind
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Price
Emily Mareshall
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Mr. Meredith