ADVERTISEMENT, he, 1$ 



adopted with choice, and by design. Persuaded 

 that the American com m on wealth is yet in the 

 early years of its infancy, and unable to compre- 

 hend to what extent, mcignitude, and dignity it 

 may arise ; the author of these sheets views the 

 history of a particular state, rather as a collection 

 of facts, circurnstances,andrecords, than as acom- 

 pleat and finished historical production. The more 

 important the United States shall become in the 

 future periods of time, of the more importance 

 it will be to be able to find a minute and au- 

 thentic account of the facts, proceedings, and 

 transactions, from whence the grand fabric arose. 

 To collect and record such facts and proceed- 

 ings, so far as they relate to this part of the 

 country, is what 1 have attempted. It gave me 

 pleasure to find that the first essay was not 

 viewed in an unfavorable light by the people of 

 Vermont ;* and I entertain the hope that ^vhat 

 is now offered to the public, will meet with their 

 approbation. 



July 4, 1807. 



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* Letter from the Speaker of the General Assembly, to the Author of. 

 the History of Vermont. 



Windsor, Oct. 12,1795, 

 Sir, 



THE Representatives of the People entertain a lively sense of 

 your polite attention, by presenting them your Natural and Civil History^ 

 of Vermont ; and of the service you have rendered your country, by ad- 

 ding to the republic of letters so valuable a book. 



I am directed, Sir, by them to return you their thanks, with their sin- 

 cere wishes, that your labor in this work, may prove as beneficial to your- 

 qejf, as it must be useful to your fellow citizens. 



lam. Sir, with great respect and esteem, 

 Your most obedient servant, 



J,. R. MOiLRIS, Speaker. 

 Tfce Rev. Dr. Samuel Williams, L. L= D. 



