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Introduction

This letter, written by Woonsocket attorney Aaron White, Jr., informs Thomas Dorr that the Charter Government intends to arrest him and try him for treason. White makes reference to Colonel Bankhead, the commanding federal officer at Fort Adams in Newport. White is clearly concerned with Dorr's personal safety. White also knew that if Dorr was to be captured the suffrage reform movement would quickly fall apart.