When was it published?

June 11, 1817 in The Rhode Island Republican

Domestic News June 11, 1817

The Rhode Island Republican

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Politics, Celebration, Appointment

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Stephen Codman, Esq., Hon. Harrison Gray Otis, Hon. William Gray, Gen. Arnold Wells, Col. James T. Austin, George Blake, Esq., Benjamin Russell, Esq., William Sullivan, Esq., Col. William H. Sumner, Hon. Israel Thorndike, Maj. Gen. Dearborn, Thomas H. Perkins, James Prince, Esq., Hon. Aaron Hill

Q: What keywords are associated?

Boston Meeting, President Visit, Welcome Committee, Committee Appointment

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

Boston residents held a meeting on June 12 to plan demonstrations of respect for the U.S. President's expected visit, appointing a committee of 13 prominent figures to organize the welcome arrangements.

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BOSTON, JUNE 13.

Yesterday a meeting of the inhabitants of Boston was held "to adopt suitable measures to evidence their respect for the President of the United States on his expected visit to this metropolis." Stephen Codman, Esq. was chosen moderator; and the following gentlemen were elected a Committee to report the measures which they might consider proper to adopt, viz.--Hon. Harrison Gray Otis, Hon. William Gray, Gen. Arnold Wells, Col. James T. Austin, George Blake, Esq. Benjamin Russell, Esq. William Sullivan, Esq. Col. William H. Sumner and the Hon. Israel Thorndike. In a short time they made a report, recommending the appointment of a Committee of 13, in addition to the Selectmen, with full powers to make such arrangements as they thought suitable to welcome the President to this Capital. The report was accepted, and the above mentioned gentlemen, together with Maj. Gen. Dearborn, Thomas H. Perkins, James Prince, Esq. and the Hon. Aaron Hill, were appointed to constitute the new Committee, with the Selectmen.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Celebration Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Boston Meeting President Visit Welcome Committee Committee Appointment

What entities or persons were involved?

Stephen Codman, Esq. Hon. Harrison Gray Otis Hon. William Gray Gen. Arnold Wells Col. James T. Austin George Blake, Esq. Benjamin Russell, Esq. William Sullivan, Esq. Col. William H. Sumner Hon. Israel Thorndike Maj. Gen. Dearborn Thomas H. Perkins James Prince, Esq. Hon. Aaron Hill

Where did it happen?

Boston

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Primary Location

Boston

Event Date

Yesterday

Key Persons

Stephen Codman, Esq. Hon. Harrison Gray Otis Hon. William Gray Gen. Arnold Wells Col. James T. Austin George Blake, Esq. Benjamin Russell, Esq. William Sullivan, Esq. Col. William H. Sumner Hon. Israel Thorndike Maj. Gen. Dearborn Thomas H. Perkins James Prince, Esq. Hon. Aaron Hill

Outcome

report accepted; committee of 13 appointed in addition to the selectmen to make arrangements for welcoming the president.

Event Details

A meeting of Boston inhabitants was held to adopt measures to show respect for the President on his expected visit. Stephen Codman, Esq. was chosen moderator. A committee reported recommending appointment of a Committee of 13 with full powers for arrangements. The report was accepted, and the committee members plus additional persons were appointed to constitute the new Committee with the Selectmen.