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- Title
- We, the people.
- Creator
- Clark, Joseph
- Date Issued
- 1937
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/DT/1745553
- Subject Headings
- Constitutional history --United States.
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Substance of an address to a meeting of the citizens of Philadelphia delivered, October sixth, MDCCLXXXVII by the Honorable James Wilson...
- Creator
- Wilson, James 1742-1798, United States Constitutional Convention (1787)
- Abstract/Description
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Caption title. Uniform Title: Pamphlets of the U.S. Constitution, 1787-1788; Pamphlets on the Constitution of the United States, published during its discussion by the people, 1787-1788.Originally printed: Philadelphia, 1787. Printed from Pamphlets on the Constitution of the United States, published during its discussion by the people, 1787-1788, edited by Paul Leicester Ford. Brooklyn, N.Y., 1888. FAU Libraries' copy in plain grey paper wrappers.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb7f19
- Subject Headings
- Constitution (United States), Constitutional history -- United States -- Sources, Constitutional law -- United States -- Popular works, Constitutions -- United States, Federal government -- United States, United States -- Constitution, United States -- Constitutional Convention -- (1787), United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1789
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- E-book
- Title
- An address to the people of the state of New-York on the subject of the Constitution : agreed upon at Philadelphia, the 17th of September, 1787.
- Creator
- Jay, John 1745-1829
- Abstract/Description
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Uniform Title: Pamphlets of the U.S. Constitution, 1787-1788; Pamphlets on the Constitution of the United States, published during its discussion by the people, 1787-1788.Caption title. "By John Jay, member of the New York State convention." Reprint of the pamphlet published at New York in 1787, by Samuel and John Loudon, being one of a few copies separately printed from Pamphlets on the Constitution of the United States, published during its discussion by the people, 1787-1788, edited by...
Show moreUniform Title: Pamphlets of the U.S. Constitution, 1787-1788; Pamphlets on the Constitution of the United States, published during its discussion by the people, 1787-1788.Caption title. "By John Jay, member of the New York State convention." Reprint of the pamphlet published at New York in 1787, by Samuel and John Loudon, being one of a few copies separately printed from Pamphlets on the Constitution of the United States, published during its discussion by the people, 1787-1788, edited by Paul Leicester Ford. Brooklyn, N.Y., 1888. Signed at end: A citizen of New-York. Attribution to John Jay and original publication date supplied in: Ford, Paul Leicester. Bibliography and reference list of the history and literature relating to the adoption of the Constitution of the United States 1787-8. Brooklyn, N.Y. : 1896, p. 22. FAU Libraries' copy has some unopened pages; in plain grey paper wrappers.
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb7f21
- Subject Headings
- Constitution (United States), Constitutional history -- United States -- Sources, Constitutional law -- United States -- Popular works, Constitutions -- United States, United States -- Constitution, United States -- Constitutional Convention -- (1787), United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1789
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- Mr. Daggett's Argument before the General Assembly of the State of Connecticut.
- Creator
- Daggett, David 1764-1851
- Abstract/Description
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Address to the people of Connecticut, on sundry political subjects, and particularly on the proposition for a new constitution. Attributed to David Daggett in Dexter, F.B. Biog. sketches of the grads. of Yale Coll., v. 4. "A view of the fiscal concerns of Connecticut."--Appendix, page [i]-ii. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴. FAU Libraries' have two copies. First copy with untrimmed edges (23 cm); side stiched with brown cord. Second copy imperfect, title-page missing.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb8f25
- Subject Headings
- Connecticut -- Constitution, Connecticut -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865, Constitutional history -- Connecticut, Finance, Public -- Connecticut, Constitutions -- Connecticut, United States -- History -- Constitutional period, 1789-1809 -- Sources
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- Count the cost : an address to the people of Connecticut, on sundry political subjects, and particularly on the proposition for a new constitution.
- Creator
- Steadfast, Jonathan
- Abstract/Description
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Address to the people of Connecticut, on sundry political subjects, and particularly on the proposition for a new constitution. Attributed to David Daggett in Dexter, F.B. Biog. sketches of the grads. of Yale Coll., v. 4. "A view of the fiscal concerns of Connecticut."--Appendix, page [i]-ii. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴. FAU Libraries' have two copies. First copy with untrimmed edges (23 cm); side stiched with brown cord. Second copy imperfect, title-page missing.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb8f26
- Subject Headings
- Connecticut -- Constitution, Connecticut -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865, Constitutional history -- Connecticut, Finance, Public -- Connecticut, Constitutions -- Connecticut, United States -- History -- Constitutional period, 1789-1809 -- Sources
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- An address to the freemen of South Carolina, on the subject of the Federal Constitution : proposed by the Convention, which met in Philadelphia, May, 1787.
- Creator
- Ramsay, David 1749-1815, United States Constitutional Convention (1787)
- Abstract/Description
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Charleston, Printed by Bowen and Co., No. 31, Bay ... Written by Dr. David Ramsay, member of the Continental Congress and of the South Carolina state convention which ratified the Constitution. Uniform Title: Pamphlets of the U.S. Constitution, 1787-1788. Pamphlets on the Constitution of the United States, published during its discussion by the people, 1787-1788. Signed on page 10: Civis. By David Ramsay. Reprinted from: Pamphlets on the Constitution of the United States, published during its...
Show moreCharleston, Printed by Bowen and Co., No. 31, Bay ... Written by Dr. David Ramsay, member of the Continental Congress and of the South Carolina state convention which ratified the Constitution. Uniform Title: Pamphlets of the U.S. Constitution, 1787-1788. Pamphlets on the Constitution of the United States, published during its discussion by the people, 1787-1788. Signed on page 10: Civis. By David Ramsay. Reprinted from: Pamphlets on the Constitution of the United States, published during its discussion by the people, 1787-1788, edited by Paul Leicester Ford. Brooklyn, N.Y., 1888. FAU Libraries' copy in plain grey paper wrappers.
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb7f18
- Subject Headings
- Constitution (United States), Constitutional history -- South Carolina -- Sources, Constitutional history -- United States -- Sources, Constitutional law -- United States -- Popular works, Constitutions -- United States, South Carolina -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865, United States -- Constitutional Convention -- (1787), United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1789
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- A period of peril : address delivered at the centennial celebration of the adoption of the Constitution of the United States.
- Creator
- Baxter, James Phinney, 1831-1921
- Abstract/Description
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A period of peril : address delivered at the centennial celebration of the adoption of the Constitution of the United States by James Phinney Baxter.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb24f16
- Subject Headings
- Constitutional history -- United States, United States -- Constitution -- Centennial celebrations, etc, United States -- Centennial celebrations, etc. -- Maine -- Portland, United States Constitutional Convention (1787) -- Centennial celebrations, etc, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- Debates of the Convention of the state of Pennsylvania on the Constitution, proposed for the government of the United States : in two volumes.
- Creator
- Pennsylvania Convention (1787), Lloyd, Thomas 1756-1827
- Abstract/Description
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Vol. I taken accurately in short-hand by Thomas Lloyd. [Two lines from Pope] Proceedings and debates of the 12th General Assembly of Pennsylvania.The second leaf bears the title: The speeches of Thomas M'Kean & James Wilson, Esquires, in which they have unfolded the principles of free government...Only Volume I was published. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-T⁴ (T4 verso blank). Copyright entered 29 December 1787. "The Constitution proposed for the government of the United States of America."--page [5]-19....
Show moreVol. I taken accurately in short-hand by Thomas Lloyd. [Two lines from Pope] Proceedings and debates of the 12th General Assembly of Pennsylvania.The second leaf bears the title: The speeches of Thomas M'Kean & James Wilson, Esquires, in which they have unfolded the principles of free government...Only Volume I was published. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-T⁴ (T4 verso blank). Copyright entered 29 December 1787. "The Constitution proposed for the government of the United States of America."--page [5]-19. Drop-head title page [21]: Debates of the Convention of Pennsylvania. A variant has pages 21-24 misnumbered 20-23. "Errata."--Page [4], second counting at end.
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb7f24
- Subject Headings
- Constitution (United States), Constitutional history -- United States -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Constitutional law -- United States -- Early works to 1800, Constitutions -- United States -- Early works to 1800, Federal government -- United States -- Early works to 1800, Pennsylvania -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865 -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Constitutional Convention -- (1787) -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1789 -- Early works to 1800
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- Who framed and ratified the Constitution for the United States?" : a lecture delivered before the Young Men's Democratic Club of Philadelphia, February 22d, 1867.
- Creator
- Pue, Hugh A. 1812-1867, Young Mens' Democratic Club of Philadelphia
- Abstract/Description
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Cover title.Title within type-ornament border. Includes bibliographical references. FAU Libraries' copy has original printed wrappers, side stitched with cord.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb23f15
- Subject Headings
- Constitutional history -- United States, Constitutional law -- United States, Postwar reconstruction -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources, Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877), Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- The Virginia constitution of 1776. A discourse delivered before the Virginia Historical Society, at their annual meeting, January 17th, 1852.
- Creator
- Washington, H. A. (Henry Augustine) 1820-1858, Macfarlane & Fergusson
- Abstract/Description
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"Published by the Society." FAU copy in original pink paper wrappers; side stitched with cord.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb16f17
- Subject Headings
- Constitutional history -- Virginia, Virginia -- Constitution (1776), Virginia -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783, Virginia -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783, Constitutions -- Virginia, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Politics and government -- 18th century
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- Address of Thomas D. Eliot, of the 1st congressional district of Massachusetts, to his constituents.
- Creator
- Eliot, Thomas D. (Thomas Dawes) 1808-1870, Polkinhorn, Henry 1813-1890
- Abstract/Description
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Caption title. Imprint from colophon, page 8."Washington, February, 1861."--Page 8.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb19f27
- Subject Headings
- Constitutional history -- United States, Secession -- United States, Slavery -- United States, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, States' rights (American politics), United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Causes, United States -- Politics and government -- 1857-1861
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- Character and results of the war. : how to prosecute and how to end it.
- Creator
- Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin) 1818-1893, Morgan, Edwin D. (Edwin Denison) 1811-1883
- Abstract/Description
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Caption title, page [1]: Speech of Major-General Butler. Notes: Speech delivered at the Academy of Music, New York, 2 April 1863, with preliminary matter including Butler's response to the invitation to speak (but not the text of the invitation itself), and introductory speeches by Senator (Edwin D.) Morgan, General (John E.) Wool, and the mayor of New York (George Opdyke). Cover title. Published by the Union League of Philadelphia in May, 1863. "Extracts from the New York Times. Washington,...
Show moreCaption title, page [1]: Speech of Major-General Butler. Notes: Speech delivered at the Academy of Music, New York, 2 April 1863, with preliminary matter including Butler's response to the invitation to speak (but not the text of the invitation itself), and introductory speeches by Senator (Edwin D.) Morgan, General (John E.) Wool, and the mayor of New York (George Opdyke). Cover title. Published by the Union League of Philadelphia in May, 1863. "Extracts from the New York Times. Washington, Monday, April 13 ...", pages [2]-[4] of wrapper. A variant 32 pages printing, with identical title, has text on printed wrappers pages [2] and [3] headed "The Southern Confederacy organized to oppose civilization," followed on page [3] by "Major-General Rosecrans on slavery", which concludes with a letter dated April 27, 1863 (page [4] blank). Also published under title: How to prosecute and how to end the war. Listed by Sabin in a note appended to entry 9615 ("Character and results of the war ... Philadelphia. 1863. 8vo, pp. 32"). FAU copy has original printed wrappers; side stitched with cord. Indexed by: "List of publications distributed by the Board of Publication of the Union League of Philadelphia." In Chronicle of the Union League of Philadelphia, 154-159, 15. Bartlett, J.R. Literature of the Rebellion, 749. Sabin, J. Dictionary of books relating to America from its discovery to the present time, 9615 (note)
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb21f5
- Subject Headings
- Constitutional history -- United States -- Sources, United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865, Secession -- United States, Slavery -- United States, Southern States -- Politics and government, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865
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- E-book
- Title
- An address to the people of the state of New-York : shewing the necessity of making amendments to the Constitution, proposed for the United States, previous to its adoption. By a plebeian.
- Creator
- Smith, Melancton 1744-1798
- Abstract/Description
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Attributed to Smith in: Ford, Paul Leicester. Bibliography and reference list of the history and literature relating to the adoption of the Constitution (Brooklyn, 1896). City of publication and printer's name suggested by Evans. The American Antiquarian Society copy is inscribed in the hand of Thomas Wallcut: Bought of Thomas Greenleaf, printer, N. York. Ascribed to the press of Robert Hodge by Ford. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴ D² (D2 blank). Postscript, page [23]-26, contains remarks on John Jay...
Show moreAttributed to Smith in: Ford, Paul Leicester. Bibliography and reference list of the history and literature relating to the adoption of the Constitution (Brooklyn, 1896). City of publication and printer's name suggested by Evans. The American Antiquarian Society copy is inscribed in the hand of Thomas Wallcut: Bought of Thomas Greenleaf, printer, N. York. Ascribed to the press of Robert Hodge by Ford. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴ D² (D2 blank). Postscript, page [23]-26, contains remarks on John Jay's "Address to the people of the state of New-York, on the subject of the Constitution."
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb7f22
- Subject Headings
- Constitution (United States), Constitutional history -- United States -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Constitutional law -- United States -- Popular works -- Early works to 1800, Constitutions -- United States -- Early works to 1800, Federal government -- United States -- Early works to 1800, Jay, John -- 1745-1829 -- Address to the people of the state of New York on the subject of the Constitution, New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865 -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Constitutional Convention -- (1787) -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1789 -- Early works to 1800
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- E-book
- Title
- Eulogy of Abraham Lincoln : before the General Assembly of Connecticut, at Allyn Hall, Hartford, Thursday, June 8th, 1865.
- Creator
- Deming, Henry Champion 1815-1872, A. N. Clark & Co
- Abstract/Description
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Alternate title: In Memoriam Abraham Lincoln. Notes: Cover title. Text in black mourning border. Issued in wrappers of dark brown ribbed cloth backed with paper, front cover lettered in gold; or in white printed wrappers; both with cover title "In memoriam Abraham Lincoln." FAU Libraries' copy has original glossy white wrappers; side stitched with cord.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb22f34
- Subject Headings
- Constitutional history -- United States -- Sources, Eulogies, Lincoln, Abraham -- 1809-1865 -- Sermons, Lincoln, Abraham -- 1809-1865 -- Views on slavery, Lincoln, Abraham -- 1809-1865 -- Views on the Constitution, Political leadership -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources, Presidents -- United States -- Death, Slavery -- United States, United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865, United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- Speech of Hon. Alex. W. Buel, in defence of the Constitution and the Union. Delivered at a public dinner given to him by his fellow-citizens, at Detroit, November 19, 1850.
- Creator
- Buel, Alexander Woodruff 1813-1868
- Abstract/Description
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Speech of Honorable Alexander W. Buel, in defense of the Constitution and the Union.Notes: FAU copy in original paper wrappers; side stiched with cord.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb15f7
- Subject Headings
- Compromise of 1850, Fugitive slaves -- Legal status, laws, etc -- United States -- History -- Sources, Fugitive slaves -- United States -- History -- Sources, Slavery -- Law and legislation -- United States, Slavery -- Political aspects -- United States -- History, Slavery -- United States -- History -- Sources, United States -- Politics and government -- 1849-1853, United States -- Constitution, United States -- Fugitive slave law (1850), United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Causes -- Sources
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- E-book
- Title
- Union and peace! How they shall be restored. Speech of Hon. Charles Sumner, before the Republican state convention, at Worcester, October 1, 1861.
- Creator
- Sumner, Charles 1811-1874, Republican Party (Mass.) State Convention
- Abstract/Description
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Speech of Honorable Charles Sumner. Notes: Caption title. Imprint from colophon. FAU copy edges trimmed to 23 cm.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb19f10
- Subject Headings
- Slavery -- United States, Constitutional history -- United States, Massachusetts -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865, United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- Speech of Major Gen'l John A. Rawlins, chief of staff, U.S.A. : General Grant's views in harmony with Congress : authentic exposition of his principles.
- Creator
- Rawlins, John A. (John Aaron) 1831-1869, Union Republican Congressional Committee
- Abstract/Description
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General Grant's views in harmony with Congress. Speech of Major General John A. Rawlins, chief of staff, U.S.A. Notes: Caption title. Speech made at Galena, Illinois, June 21st, 1867. Colophon reads: Chronicle Print, Washington, D.C. Two columns to the page. FAU Libraries' copy has unopened pages.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb23f16
- Subject Headings
- Campaign literature -- 1867 -- Republican, Campaign literature -- United States, Civil rights -- United States, Congressional addresses -- 1867, Constitutional amendments -- United States, Constitutional history -- United States -- 19th century -- Sources, Grant, Ulysses S. -- (Ulysses Simpson) -- 1822-1885, Postwar reconstruction -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources, Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) -- Influence, Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- The free Christian state and the present struggle : an address delivered before the Association of the alumni of Bowdoin college.
- Creator
- Prentiss, George Lewis 1816-1903, Bidwell, W. H. (Walter Hilliard) 1798-1881
- Abstract/Description
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"August 8, 1861." "John A. Gray, Printer, Stereotyper, and Binder"--Front cover. Includes verse. Includes bibliographical references. FAU copy has original printed wrappers; side stitched with cord.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb19f18
- Subject Headings
- Christianity -- United States, Constitutional history -- United States, Liberty, Poems, Poetry, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865, United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865, War -- Moral and ethical aspects
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- A dissertation in answer to a late lecture on the political state of America : read in New-Haven, January 12th, 1789, during the adjourned sessions of the honorable legislature : to which is added, a short poem spoken at the same time.
- Creator
- Hillhouse, William 1757-1833, Thomas and Samuel Green (Firm)
- Abstract/Description
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by William Hillhouse, Jun. Esq., attorney at law. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴ (C4 verso blank). FAU Libraries' copy appears to have been trimmed to 20 cm.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb8f5
- Subject Headings
- Poems -- 1789, United States -- History -- Constitutional period, 1789-1809 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1789 -- Early works to 1800
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- An address of the Convention of the Representatives of the state of New-York to their constituents.
- Creator
- New York (State) Convention of the Representatives (1776-1777), Jay, John 1745-1829
- Abstract/Description
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Sometimes attributed to John Jay. Signed at end: Abraham Ten Broek, president. Fish-Kill, Dec. 23. 1776. Signatures: A-B⁴. FAU Libraries' copy top edge trimmed to 19 cm.; side stiched with brown cord.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb4f18
- Subject Headings
- Constitutional conventions -- New York (State) -- Early works to 1800, Constitutional history -- New York (State) -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, New York (State) -- Constitution, New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 -- Early works to 1800, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 -- Early works to 1800
- Format
- E-book