Common sense; addressed to the inhabitants of America, on the following interesting subjects. I. Of the origin and design of government in general, with concise remarks on the English Constitution. II. Of monarchy and hereditary succession. III. Thoughts on the present state of American affairs. IV. Of the present ability of America, with some miscellaneous reflections.

People / Organizations

• Thomas Paine (Author)

Imprint

Hartford: Re-printed, and sold by Eben. Watson, [1776]

Publication year

1776-1776

ESTC No.

W32276

Grub Street ID

342755

Description

[2],5-59,[1]p. ; 12⁰

Note

Half-title wanting? - Attributed to Thomas Paine in the Dictionary of American biography.

Advertised in the Connecticut courant, Hartford, Apr. 29, 1776.

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: [A]?(-[A]4) B-E? [F]? ([F]2 verso blank)