Bible title page with population tabulations

Object number
66.16.1
Creator
Roberts, Robert
Date
1597 – 1730
Description
Title page from a New Testament bible, torn out and enclosed in glass. The bible was printed 1597. On reverse is a listing of towns in Rhode Island with population tabulations for whites, negroes, and indians. It reads, "In the year 1730 there [illegible] on account of the inhabitants of this Colony which is followeth." Other accounting is listed on the page, including "Luisberg on Cape Britton was taken the 17th of June 1745." Other handwritten text is hard to read.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Ralph Hollis
Object Types
title pages, Bibles, tables (documents)
Related People & Organizations
Roberts, Robert (subject)