Primary Vermont history from the late 18th century, told through its official records.
This volume compiles government actions, correspondence, and proceedings as Vermont pursued recognition, boundaries, and union during the 1780s. Readers will encounter official letters, congressional remarks, and a wealth of documentary material that shaped Vermont’s path to statehood and its relationships with neighboring states and Congress.
Bringing together appendices, arguments, and the quiet details of political negotiation, this edition illuminates how Vermont’s leaders navigated disputes over land grants, jurisdiction, and alliances. It is a valuable source for researchers and history lovers who want to understand the mechanics of state-building in the early United States.
- Contains agents’ credentials, petitions, and responses to Congress about Vermont’s status and borders.
- Includes correspondence between governors, congressmen, and other officials detailing strategic decisions and negotiations.
- Features appendices on boundary questions, unions among Vermont’s eastern and western districts, and related resolutions.
- Offers context through selected accounts of hearings, resolutions, and public communications from 1780–1782.
Ideal for readers of early American governance, state formation, and Vermont history enthusiasts.