The transitional period, 1788-1789 in the government of the United States This book, "The transitional period, 1788-1789 in the government of the United States", by Frank Fletcher Stephens, is a replication of a book originally published before 1909. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.