Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1896, by

ELDREDGE & BROTHER,

in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

WESTCOTT & THOMSON,

ELECTROTYPERS, PHILADA.

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PREFACE

THE history of more than two hundred and fifty years of self-government in this Commonwealth affords much to stimulate patriotic devotion to both State and nation. The study of the details of administration of the local government is an important part of the preparation for citizenship.

It is desirable that the teacher should have access to Hollister's History of Connecticut, the latest State Register and Manual, Johnston's Connecticut, and Bancroft's History of the United States. A more extensive list of reference books can readily be compiled from the excellent bibliography given by Johnston.

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