A valedictory discourse : delivered before the Cincinnati of Connecticut, in Hartford, July 4th, 1804, at the dissolution of the society

A valedictory discourse : delivered before the Cincinnati of Connecticut, in Hartford, July 4th, 1804, at the dissolution of the society

Boston Printed by Gilbert and Dean 1804

60 p. ; 24 cm.

369.131 H927, 1804, M

(OCoLC)05539115

The Connecticut legislature evidently refused to issue a corporate charter for the Society, endangering the security of its fund. The Society chose to dissolve; in this farewell address, Humphreys praises the revolutionary patriots, contrasting their disinterested public service.
On p. 36: "I cannot reconcile it to my idea of propriety, ever again to attend your ________ (crossed out) meetings."
"Appendix" p. (38-60): note (a)-note (d); note no. 1-note no. 7.
Library has 3 copies: C. 1 (M 135 A-7, A 1647); c. 2 (M 73.53.8, A 5108); c. 3 (L2013F78): ms. inscription on cover: Capt. Charles Fanning, Preston (enlisted in the Continental Army in 1775, served under General Washington at the Battle of Germantown & wintered at Valley Forge; CT member)

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