Originally published in 1865, this book is a collection of historical documents and letters related to the early history of New England. Compiled and edited by Charles Deane and John Smith, both prominent historians of the 19th century, this book provides a fascinating window into the struggles and triumphs of the early settlers of New England. 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.