Public Papers of George Clinton, First Governor of New York, Vol. 3: 1775 1795 1801 1804 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A frontier and nation in early action: the public papers of George Clinton, New York’s first governor, 1775–1804.
This volume gathers official letters, orders, and dispatches that illuminate how New York navigated war, diplomacy, and governance as the United States began to take shape. The collection blends military concerns with civil administration, offering a window into the challenges of frontier defense, the management of Loyalists, and the interactions with national leaders and foreign envoys.
Read through Clinton’s correspondence and state records to see how decisions were made on the ground—from frontier skirmishes and troop needs to negotiations with allies and the framing of state policy during a formative era. The book presents documents in their original form, providing a firsthand look at the conduct of government and the everyday work of leadership during the Revolution and its aftermath.
- Primary letters, orders, and official communications related to military and civil affairs.
- Insights into frontier security, militia issues, and how New York managed scarce resources and strategic needs.
- Diplomatic exchanges, treaty considerations, and interactions with Congress and foreign representatives.
- Contextual notes that help readers understand the decisions shaping early state and national governance.
Ideal for readers of American history, political history, and primary-source research who want a detailed glimpse of governance in the revolutionary and early post‑revolution era.
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