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THE CONSTITUTION

OF THE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

VOL. I.

"As the British Constitution is the most subtile organism which has proceeded from progressive history, so the American Constitution is the most wonderful work ever struck off at a given time by the brain and purpose of man."- William E. Gladstone.

OF THE

FORMATION OF THE CONSTITUTION

OF THE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

BY

GEORGE BANCROFT.

IN TWO VOLUMES.

VOL. I.

FIFTH EDITION.

NEW YORK:

D. APPLETON AND COMPANY,
1, 3, AND 5 BOND STREET.

1885.