Official Vermont history in one volume: the governor and council at Montpelier, Oct. 1813, through Oct. 1814.
This nonfiction work compiles the proceedings, votes, and communications of Vermont’s executive and legislative leaders during a pivotal year, plus biographical notices of notable figures and a range of appended materials.
In this edition you’ll find the formal journals of council and assembly, together with discussions on pardons, land taxes, education, militia, and other public concerns of the era. It preserves official records that illuminate how state government operated during the War of 1812 and how leaders shaped policy and governance.
What you’ll experience
- The day-by-day decisions and motions that guided Vermont’s government in 1813–1814
- Biographical sketches of key public figures from the period
- Appendices covering important topics like war, constitutional issues, and state boundaries
- A window into early 19th-century state administration and civic life
Ideal for readers of Vermont history, early American governance, and primary-source collections seeking a grounded view of state affairs during the War of 1812.