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Rhode Island -- History -- 19th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Committee for the Reception of the President to Providence records

 Collection — Box Multi-Collection Box: [Barcode: 31116021976854]
Identifier: 093-02
Scope and Contents

The collection includes fifteen manuscript documents relating to planning President Andrew Jackson’s visit to Providence on June 21-22, 1833. The records include correspondence between members of the Committee for the Reception of the President and Providence Mayor Samuel W. Bridgham as well as planning and logistical documents related to transport, participating dignitaries, procession and introductions.

Dates: 1833-05 - 1833-06