This collection of letters, edited by Jared Sparks and first published in 1853, includes correspondence from over 200 notable figures of the American Revolution, including Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton. The letters cover a wide range of topics, from military strategy to political theory to personal relationships, and provide a unique window into the world of eighteenth-century America. Essential reading for anyone interested in the founding of the United States or the history of the American Revolution. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.