Patriot and politician.
Delegate to the Continental Congress (1778-81, 1782-83). Governor of Rhode Island (1786-90). While governor he communicated with Franklin on the subject of abolition.
Born in Newport, Rhode Island. Married Mary Avery.
Patriot and politician.
Delegate to the Continental Congress (1778-81, 1782-83). Governor of Rhode Island (1786-90). While governor he communicated with Franklin on the subject of abolition.
Born in Newport, Rhode Island. Married Mary Avery.