Acts and Resolves at the General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence-Plantations: March, 1789 to October, 1791 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Rhode Island

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ISBN 10: 066601552X ISBN 13: 9780666015525

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A powerful slice of early American law and economic life, shown through Rhode Island’s 1789–1791 acts.

This volume includes the chartering of the Providence Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers, detailing its purpose to support industry and improve local crafts. It also covers how the association could raise funds, hold property, sue and be sued, and govern itself with officers, seals, and bylaws.

The text frames the scope of the new corporate body, its powers to accept donations, manage a capital stock, and maintain proper accounting. It explains how meetings are run, how officers are sworn in, and how records are kept for transparency and accountability. Other acts in the collection address judicial and civil matters of the period, illustrating the legislative environment of the era.

Learn how a new business association could be formed, funded, and governed in the 18th century.
See provisions for offices, seals, succession, and annual meetings.
Discover how donations, subscriptions, and real or personal property were handled by law.
Understand how the state linked industry growth to civic and legal structures.

Ideal for readers of early American law, governance, and Rhode Island history, offering a window into how 18th‑century lawmakers shaped commerce and public institutions in this state.

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