This volume collects important primary sources on the early history of America, including charters, letters, and treaties. MacDonald provides helpful annotations and commentary throughout, making the documents accessible to modern readers. The book covers a period of significant change in American history, including the founding of several colonies and the conflict with Great Britain that eventually led to independence. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in American history.

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