H.A.S Dearborn, A.L.S. Washington City, March 18, 1832 : to E. Mosely

H.A.S Dearborn, A.L.S. Washington City, March 18, 1832 : to E. Mosely

Oration, delivered at the request of the Washington Light Infantry Company, in Newburyport, Feb. 22, 1832 : at the centennial celebration of the birth-day of Washington

Washington (D.C.) 1832

[4] p. ; 26 cm.

MSS L1978.92 M

Thanks Mosely for sending "Fox's oration ... an eloquent, patiriotic & able effort of genius & learning & does honor to the head & heart of the distinguished divine, who is well known in Massachusetts for his talents & worth." Possibly refers to Tohmas Bailey Fox.
"Political morality is as necessary to the prosperity, stability, & glory of the Republic, as domestic virtue to the peace, harmony, & security of social communities."
"We must harken back to the days of Washington, to appreciate the principles for which he & his illustrious compatriots contended, as to the period of the Messiah & the apostles to understand the precepts of our religion."
"The tariff debate in the Senate, in Mr. Clay's resolution, will end this week, and that on the bank follows.
Docketed on p. [4]: Hon. H.A.S. Dearborn; the page is otherwise blank.

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