To the inhabitants of the colony of Rhode-Island The importance of the following intelligence to everyone of you ... make it may indispensable duty to give you the knowledge of it in the public manner - Hopkins, Stephen (Printed by William Goddard?, 1764)
Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 303. - Bristol, B2477. - Criticizing a petition from " a considerable number of the principal freeholders and inhabitants" of Rhode Island to King George complaining of mismanagement of the colony, especially in currency matters and asking for more " royal protection". - Printer's name suggested by Alden. - Shipton & Mooney, 41451. - Signed at end: Stephen Hopkins. Providence, April 12, 1764. - Text in two columns