THE

GOVERNMENTAL HISTORY

OF

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

FROM THE EARLIEST SETTLEMENT

TO THE

ADOPTION OF THE PRESENT FEDERAL CONSTITUTION.

IN FOUR PARTS.

BY HENRY SHERMAN,

COUNSELOR AT LAW.

Author of "Sherman's Marine Insurance." "Slavery in the United States,
its national recognition and relations." Etc.

Felix qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas.— -VIRGIL.

HARTFORD:

M.DCCC.LX.