This is a short, 25 page pamphlet delivered to the New Hampshire Historical Society in 1904. In this work author Henry M. Baker speaks of the impact that New Hampshire had upon the Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, and the civil structure of the United States. He also speaks on the significant military contributions of New Hampshire fighting me and Generals John Sullivan and John Stark. While this is a brief piece he covers the land, naval, and social aspects of New Hampshire's contributions to the period shortly before and during the War for Independence.