Report of the trial of Thomas Wilson Dorr, for treason against the state of Rhode Island, containing the arguments of counsel, and the charge of Chief Justice Durfee

Pitman, Joseph S.

Published by published by Tappan & Dennett, Boston, 1844

About this Item

First edition, 8vo, pp. 131, [1] index and errata; removed from binding, wrappers wanting; all else very good. The only state without a written constitution, Rhode Island still governed itself under its colonial charter granted by Charles II, which effectively barred about half the adult males from suffrage. Dorr led the effort to change Rhode Island's political system which became known as the Dorr Rebellion or Dorr War. Rebuffed, he and his People's Party set up a competing government. While he did not attempt to sieze the State House or governmental institutions, a few armed clashes did occur. Governor King declared martial law, arrested Dorr, and indicted him for treason. This is the record of the trial, "prepared from notes taken in full by the reporter and from the notes of one of the judges who sat during the trial" (Preface). American Imprints 4970; Cohen 14137; Sabin 20649. Seller Inventory # 55679

Bibliographic Details

Title: Report of the trial of Thomas Wilson Dorr, ...

Publisher: published by Tappan & Dennett, Boston

Publication Date: 1844

Binding: Soft cover

Edition: 1st Edition