A Denial Of The Charges Of Forgery In Connection With The Sachems' Deed To Roger Williams (1896)

By George Taylor Paine

Book Overview

""A Denial Of The Charges Of Forgery In Connection With The Sachems������� Deed To Roger Williams"" is a historical book written by George Taylor Paine in 1896. The book aims to refute the accusations of forgery that were made against the Sachems' Deed to Roger Williams, a document that played a crucial role in the establishment of the state of Rhode Island in the United States.The Sachems' Deed was a land grant that was signed by several Native American leaders in 1636, which gave Roger Williams and his followers the right to settle in the area that is now Providence, Rhode Island. However, in the 19th century, some historians and scholars began to question the authenticity of the document, claiming that it was a forgery created by Williams himself.Paine's book presents a detailed analysis of the Sachems' Deed and the circumstances surrounding its creation. He argues that the accusations of forgery are unfounded and that the document is a genuine historical artifact. Paine provides evidence from contemporary sources, including letters and journals, to support his argument.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Rhode Island, Native American history, or the history of colonial America. It sheds light on the controversies surrounding the Sachems' Deed and provides a compelling defense of its authenticity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164523082
• ISBN13: 9781164523086
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"