Chapter I

CONDITION OF AFFAIRS IN MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND PLYMOUTH
COLONIES.--ARRIVAL AND BANISHMENT OF ROGER WILLIAMS.

The religious sentiment connected with the
foundation of states, 1

Resistance to the doctrine of theocracy occasioned
the settlement of Rhode Island, 2

1631. Ship Lyon arrived at Boston, bringing Roger
Williams, 2

Early life of Williams, 2

Massachusetts in possession of two distinct
colonies, 3

In Massachusetts Colony the clergy were virtually
rulers, and they were extremely rigid, 3

Disputes between Williams and the authorities of
Massachusetts Bay Colony, 4

Removal of Williams to Plymouth, 4

Williams makes friendship with Massasoit and
Miantonomi, 5

Learns the Indian language, 5

Williams returns to Salem, 5

1635. He is persecuted and finally banished, 6

Articles of banishment, 6

CHAPTER II.

SUFFERINGS OF ROGER WILLIAMS IN THE WILDERNESS.--FOUNDS A SETTLEMENT
ON THE SEEKONK RIVER.--IS ADVISED TO DEPART.--SEEKS OUT A NEW
PLACE WHICH HE CALLS PROVIDENCE.

Attempt to send Williams to England, 7

His flight, 8

He is fed by the Indians, 8

He is given land on the Seekonk River by Massasoit
and starts a settlement, 8

He receives a friendly letter from the Governor of
Plymouth asking him to remove, 9

He starts with five companions in a canoe to find
a place for a settlement, and finally lands at
Providence, 9