Whereas the governor and Company of the English colony of Rhode-Island, and Providence Plantations : in New-England, in America, by an act passed at their session in February, 1764, incorporated certain persons ... to found and endow a college, or university, in the said colony ... We therefore, the subscribers ... promise ... to pay, unto Job Bennett, Esq; treasurer of the corporation ... the several sums affixed to our names

Whereas the governor and Company of the English colony of Rhode-Island, and Providence Plantations : in New-England, in America, by an act passed at their session in February, 1764, incorporated certain persons ... to found and endow a college, or university, in the said colony ... We therefore, the subscribers ... promise ... to pay, unto Job Bennett, Esq; treasurer of the corporation ... the several sums affixed to our names.

Format	Book and Microform
Publication Info	[Providence?] : [Printed by John Carter?], [1770?]
Description	1 sheet (2 unnumbered pages)
Subject(s)	Rhode Island College (1764-1804) Universities and colleges--Rhode Island. Providence (R.I.)--History --Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.

Series	Early American imprints. First series ; no. 42070 Early American imprints. First series ; no. 42070. ^A478749
General note	Between 1769 and 1770 a contest was conducted by several of the towns being considered for the permanent site of the college. A portion of this subscription was designated as unconditional while the remaining sum was offered on the condition that Providence be selected as the permanent site.
General note	John Carter was the only printer active at Providence in these years.
General note	Names of the subscribers and the amounts pledged printed in two columns.
References	Bristol B3160
References	Shipton & Mooney 42070
References	Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 454a
Reproduction note	Joyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 42070).

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	NC Microfiche	MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 42070	✔ Available