Stephen Hopkins receipt (RLC.Ms.538)

This collection consists of one receipt from Stephen Hopkins on February 20, 1775 to Joseph Clarke (1719-1792), general treasurer of the colony of Rhode Island, with Hopkins’ request that Clarke pay the money granted to Hopkins during the eighth session of the Rhode Island General Assembly to Jabez Bowen. On the reverse side, dated February 23, 1775, is an acknowledgment from Jabez Bowen (1739-1815), a member of the Providence town council, that he received the payment from Clarke.