In April 1676 the General Assembly had provided for the naval defense of Aquidneck Island, adjourned for one week, and then resumed, when they elected Captain Cranston, with the rank of Major, to command all the militia of the colony.
In April 1676 the General Assembly had provided for the naval defense of Aquidneck Island, adjourned for one week, and then resumed, creating the office of Major-General. They elected Captain Cranston, with the title of Major, to command all the militia of the colony.