The Life And Correspondence Of Rufus King V1: Comprising His Letters, Private And Official; His Public Documents And Speeches, 1755-1794

By Charles R. King, Rufus King, Rufus King

Book Overview

The Life and Correspondence of Rufus King Volume 1 is a comprehensive collection of the letters, official and private, public documents, and speeches of Rufus King, a prominent American statesman and diplomat who lived from 1755 to 1827. This book covers King's life from his birth in Massachusetts to his early career as a lawyer and politician in New York, his service as a delegate to the Continental Congress, and his role as a negotiator and diplomat during the Revolutionary War and the early years of the United States. The book includes King's personal letters to family and friends, as well as his official correspondence with political leaders such as George Washington and John Adams. It also features King's speeches and public documents, including his famous speech on the abolition of slavery in the Continental Congress. This volume provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of America's most influential early statesmen, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history and politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432682806
• ISBN13: 9781432682804
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 644 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"