A short history of Rhode IslandGreene, George Washington
History
A short history of Rhode Island
Greene, George Washington
Rhode Island -- History
3d. Admission to the sacrament open to all well
disposed persons, 60
4th. All laws and resolves derogatory to the King
repealed, 60
5th. Provisions for self-defence, 60
1672. Trouble with John Paine concerning Prudence Island, 62
Members of the Assembly to be paid for their
services, 63
Financial difficulties in the Colony, 64
1667. Preparations for defence against the French, 64
1672. Act passed to facilitate the collection of taxes, 65
CHAPTER X.
KING PHILIP'S WAR.
Wamsutta summoned before the General Court at Plymouth, 67
His death, 67
Indignation of the Indians, especially King Philip, 68
Condition of the Indians, 68
Attack on Swanzey, 69
The Indians pursued by the English, 69
Philip and his allies besieged in a swamp at Pocasset, 71
His escape, 71
The Indian attack on Hadley, 71
Goffe, the regicide, 72
Philip joined the Narragansetts, 72
Battle in the swamp, 73
Indians defeated, and their village destroyed, 74
Depredations in Rhode Island, 75
Death of Canonchet, 76
Death of Philip and end of the war, 77
Condition of the country after the war, 77
CHAPTER XI.
INDIANS STILL TROUBLESOME.--CONDITION OF THE PEOPLE.--TROUBLES
CONCERNING THE BOUNDARY LINES.
Precautions against the Indians, 78
Troubles with Connecticut concerning Narragansett, 79
Two agents sent to England, 80
War party obtains power, 80
Foundation of East Greenwich, 82
Bitter controversy concerning the limits and extent
of the Providence and Pawtuxet purchase, 82
1696-1712. Settled in 1696 and 1712, 83
CHAPTER XII.
DEATH OF SEVERAL OF THE MOST PROMINENT MEN.--CHANGES
IN LEGISLATION.
The United Colonies still encroached upon Rhode
Island, 84
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