COLLINS, John, a Delegate
from Rhode Island; born in Newport, R.I., June 8, 1717; member of the committee
sent by the general assembly in September 1776 to inform General Washington of
the condition of the colony and obtain his views upon the best method to adopt
for its defense; Member of the Continental Congress 1778-1780 and 1782-1783;
Governor of Rhode Island 1786-1790; as Governor he cast the deciding vote in the
senate, thereby assuring the calling of a convention to decide upon the
acceptance of the Constitution of the United States; elected to the First
Congress but did not take his seat; died in Newport, R.I., March 4, 1795;
interment on his farm, “Brenton Neck,” near Newport, R.I. - -Biographical
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