The nationality and sovereignty of the United States as evidenced
by acquisition of territory.
The nationality and sovereignty of the United States as recognized
by other sovereign powers.
The treaty-making power as an attribute of sovereignty and as exer-
cised by Central Governments of confederated powers...... 191–234
Treaties, and the treaty-making power of the United States as exer-
cised prior to and under the confederation..
Proceedings of the constitutional convention of 1787 relating to
treaties and the treaty-making power of the Federal Govern-
ment....
Opinion of publicists, historians and expounders of the constitu-
tion in regard to the extent and scope of the treaty-making power
of the Nnited States....