(RHODE ISLAND.) Group of 10 broadsides, including carrier addresses and more. Various sizes and condition as described. Providence and Newport, RI, 1834-1896 John Brown Francis, et al. State Prison Report. Letterpress broadside, 15¼ x 10¾ inches, with decorative border; moderate soiling, short separations at folds; untrimmed. [Providence, RI?], January 1834. A report to the legislature advocating for the creation of Rhode Island's first state prison, which would be opened in 1838. Notes that "the infliction of corporal punishments, such as cropping, branding, whipping &c, has fallen into disuse," and argues that the present county jails do little to reform their inmates. One in OCLC (Brown University).
Thomas Man. Third Circular . . . Perry's Pupil. Illustrated broadside, 18¾ x 11½ inches; foxing, worn at edges. [Providence, RI], 1848. Second edition from a series of temperance broadsides issued by Rhode Island gadfly Thomas Man (1795-1880). This one is devoted entirely to Providence liquor dealer Harvey Perry. A drunk propped up against a lamp post is captioned "Perry's Pupil." "By what name shall we call the Rum Seller? There is no such beast on the earth, nor under the earth. What a cursed wretch! Scorn--Contempt--Shame--Infamy--rest on his memory." 2 in OCLC.
Group of 8 Rhode Island carrier addresses. 5 broadsides ranging up to 24 inches in height, plus 3 pamphlets; various conditions as noted. Providence, RI, 1863-1892; and Newport, RI, 1893-1896.