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Introduction
This document, written by Thomas Dorr in the middle of June 1842 while he was in New York City making preparations for his return to Rhode Island, outlines what happened on the night of May 17-18, along with presenting Dorr's unwavering belief that the People's Government could still be put into operation. Dorr obviously intended for the document to be printed in a newspaper in Providence; however, it was most likely intercepted by Law and Order officials because it was never published.