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First Report of Record Commissioners Relative to the Early Town Records - Softcover

Providence Providence

 
9781332054763: First Report of Record Commissioners Relative to the Early Town Records

Synopsis

This book presents the earliest records of the town of Providence, Rhode Island, as they were printed in 1892. The records were collected and printed to preserve them and make them accessible to the public. The author, the city's record commissioner, begins by discussing the history of record-keeping in Providence and the efforts that had been made to preserve the records. He then describes the process of collecting and printing the records, and the challenges that were encountered. The book includes a transcription of the first four books of records, which contain a wealth of information about the early history of Providence, including land transactions, deeds, and other documents. The author also discusses the significance of these records and their value to historians and genealogists. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Providence or in early American history in general. It provides a unique glimpse into the lives of the early settlers of Providence and the challenges they faced.

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