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Roger Williams acquiring land on which to establish the Providence Settlement, Rhode Island, from the Native American Chief, Canonicus in 1636. Roger Williams, c.1603 - 1683. English Puritan theologian and Chief Officer of Providence and Warwick
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Roger Williams acquiring land on which to establish the Providence Settlement, Rhode Island, from the Native American Chief, Canonicus in 1636. Roger Williams, c.1603 - 1683. English Puritan theologian and Chief Officer of Providence and Warwick
2956603 Roger Williams acquiring land on which to establish the Providence Settlement, Rhode Island, from the Native American Chief, Canonicus in 1636. Roger Williams, c.1603 - 1683. English Puritan theologian and Chief Officer of Providence and Warwick. Canonicus, c. 1565 - 1647. Native American chief of the Narragansett people. From The History of Our Country, published 1899; Private Collection
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this historic moment captured in a photo print, we see Roger Williams acquiring land from the Native American Chief Canonicus in 1636 to establish the Providence Settlement in Rhode Island. Williams, an English Puritan theologian and Chief Officer of Providence and Warwick, is seen negotiating with Canonicus, the chief of the Narragansett people.
This image symbolizes the complex interactions between European settlers and Native Americans during colonial times. It represents a pivotal moment in history when two different cultures came together to make agreements about land ownership and settlement.
Williams' vision for Providence as a place of religious freedom and tolerance was groundbreaking at the time. His willingness to engage with indigenous leaders like Canonicus set a precedent for peaceful coexistence between settlers and Native Americans.
As we look back on this scene from over three centuries ago, we are reminded of the importance of understanding our shared history and working towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. The legacy of Roger Williams lives on in modern-day Rhode Island as a testament to his efforts to create a more inclusive society.
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