(RHODE ISLAND) An Act for the Establishment of a College or

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(RHODE ISLAND.) An Act for the Establishment of a College, or University, within this Colony. 8 pages. Folio, 13 x 8 inches, modern paper boards; horizontal fold, foxing, minimal worming; uncut. Newport, RI: Samuel Hall, February 1764

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First edition of the legislation which authorized what became Brown University. In keeping with the spirit of religious freedom, it was the first in the American colonies to accept students regardless of religious denomination. The Board of Trustees was to be divided among Baptists, Quakers, Congregationalists, and Episcopalians. Brothers John Brown and Nicholas Brown are named among the early supporters, with Nicholas named as a founding trustee. The Rev. Ezra Stiles has been identified as author of the original draft. Alden, Rhode Island 315; Evans 9823; Sabin 70716. 8 in ESTC and none traced at auction.