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- A discourse delivered at the Third parish in Newbury, on the first of May, 1783, occasioned by the ratification of a treaty of peace, between Great-Britain, and the United States of America.
- Creator
- Tappan, David 1752-1803, Hall, Samuel 1740-1807
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Half-title: Mr. Tappan's discourse on the peace. Song of praise to God from United America. "A hymn, composed for, and sung on the occasion--and now published by desire--entitled, A song of praise to God from United America."--Page 19. Signatures: [A]⁴ B⁴ C² (C2 verso blank). FAU Library's copy appears to have been trimmed to 18 cm. Bound in contemporary binding with marbled paper covers and marbled end-papers, gold stamping on spine.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb7f12
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Bible -- Psalms CXXVI, 1-3 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Definitive Treaty of Peace Between Great Britain and the United States -- (1783 September 3) -- Early works to 1800, Provisional Articles of Peace Between Great Britain and the United States -- (1782 November 30) -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Peace -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Songs and music -- Early works to 1800, War sermons
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- E-book
- Title
- A discourse delivered at Wethersfield, December 11th, 1783 : being a day of public thanksgiving, throughout the United States of America.
- Creator
- Marsh, John 1742-1821, First Church of Christ (Wethersfield, Conn.)
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By John Marsh, A.M., pastor of the First church and society in Wethersfield ; published at the desire and expence of said society. Half-title: Mr. Marsh's discourse on the public thanksgiving, MDCCLXXXIII. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴ (C4 blank). FAU Libraries' have two copies. First copy appears to have been trimmed to 23 cm.; side stiched with brown cord. Second copy trimmed to 20 cm.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb7f7
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Bible -- Psalms, CXLVII, 12-14 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Connecticut -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Gratitude -- Religious aspects -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, Thanksgiving Day addresses -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Thanksgiving sermons -- 1783 Dec. 11, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Peace -- Early works to 1800
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- E-book
- Title
- A discourse preached, December 15th 1774. :.
- Creator
- Lathrop, John 1740-1816, Kneeland, Daniel 1725-1789
- Abstract/Description
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Being the day recommended by the Provincial Congress, to be observed in thanksgiving to God for the blessings enjoyed ; and humiliation on account of public calamities by John Lathrop, A.M. Pastor of the Second Church in Boston. Half-title: Mr. Lathrop's thanksgiving discourse. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-E⁴ (E4 verso blank). "Errata": page 39. Includes bibliographical references.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb3f3
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Bible -- Psalms CI, 1 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Boston (Mass.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Liberty -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Massachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Second Church (Boston, Mass.) -- Sermons, Sermons, American -- 18th century, Thanksgiving Day addresses -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Thanksgiving sermons -- 1774 Dec. 15, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800
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- E-book
- Title
- A discourse, concerning unlimited submission and non-resistance to the higher powers :.
- Creator
- Mayhew, Jonathan 1720-1766
- Abstract/Description
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with some reflections on the resistance made to King Charles I. and on the anniversary of his death: in which the mysterious doctrine of that prince's saintship and martyrdom is unriddled: the substance of which was delivered in a sermon preached in the West Meeting House in Boston the Lord's-Day after the 30th of January, 1749-50. : Published at the request of the hearers by Jonathan Mayhew, A.M., pastor of the West Church in Boston. [Eight lines of quotations]. Two states noted. In the...
Show morewith some reflections on the resistance made to King Charles I. and on the anniversary of his death: in which the mysterious doctrine of that prince's saintship and martyrdom is unriddled: the substance of which was delivered in a sermon preached in the West Meeting House in Boston the Lord's-Day after the 30th of January, 1749-50. : Published at the request of the hearers by Jonathan Mayhew, A.M., pastor of the West Church in Boston. [Eight lines of quotations]. Two states noted. In the first, verso of half-title is blank; in the second, there is an "advertisement" signed J.M. and a five line errata statement on verso of half-title.Also known as: Discourse, concerning unlimited submission and nonresistance to the higher powers. Half-title: Mr. Mayhew's discourse wherein the mystery of King Charles's saintship and martyrdom is unriddled. Running title: Of King Charles's saintship and martyrdom. Evans notes that a few copies were printed on large paper in 4to, the rest in 8vo. Includes bibliographical references.
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb1f2
- Subject Headings
- United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, West Church (Boston, Mass.) -- Sermons, Sermons, American -- 18th century, American Revolution (1775-1783), Government, Resistance to -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Charles -- I -- King of England -- 1600-1649 -- Sermons, Fowle, Daniel 1715-1787, Gookin, Daniel 1720-1752, United States -- Politics and government -- To 1775 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800
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- E-book
- Title
- A Friendly Address.
- Creator
- Chandler, Thomas Bradbury 1726-1790, Cooper, Myles 1737-1785
- Abstract/Description
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A friendly address to all reasonable Americans, on the subject of our political confusions: in which the necessary consequences of violently opposing the king's troops, and of a general non-importation are fairly stated, Attributed to Thomas Bradbury Chandler and Myles Cooper -- Free thoughts, on the proceedings of the Continental Congress, held at Philadelphia Sept. 5, 1774: wherein their errors are exhibited, their reasonings confuted, and the fatal tendency of their non-importation, non...
Show moreA friendly address to all reasonable Americans, on the subject of our political confusions: in which the necessary consequences of violently opposing the king's troops, and of a general non-importation are fairly stated, Attributed to Thomas Bradbury Chandler and Myles Cooper -- Free thoughts, on the proceedings of the Continental Congress, held at Philadelphia Sept. 5, 1774: wherein their errors are exhibited, their reasonings confuted, and the fatal tendency of their non-importation, non-exportation, and non-consumption measures, are laid open to the plainest understandings; and the only means pointed out for preserving and securing our present happy constitution: in a letter to the farmers, and other inhabitants of North America in general, and to those of the province of New-York in particular / by a farmer. Attributed to Samuel Seabury, sometimes also attributed to Isaac Wilkins. Pages 52-56: Includes "Postscript" with extracts from the Capitulation of Canada and the Treaty of Paris. Anonymous. Attributed to Thomas Bradbury Chandler by NUC pre-1956 imprints and in Chandler’s "Loyalist claim." Also attributed to Myles Cooper. For evidence of authorship, cf. Vance, C.H. "Myles Cooper" (Columbia university quarterly, Sept. 1930, vol. XXII, no. 3, p. 275-276). FAU Libraries' copy inscribed at bottom of title-page: "Dr. Chandler of New Jersey." Appears to have been trimmed; rebound in contemporary patterned leather binding with gold tooling on spine and covers; all gilt edges. The endpapers are marbled. FAU Libraries has 3 different physical versions see Weiner Speeches Box 2 Folder 16 and Box 3 Folder 14
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb2f16
- Subject Headings
- Chandler, Thomas Bradbury 1726-1790 Friendly address to all reasonable Americans, on the subject of our political confusions, Cooper, Myles 1737-1785 Friendly address to all reasonable Americans, on the subject of our political confusions, Seabury, Samuel 1729-1796 Free thoughts, on the proceedings of the Continental Congress, Wilkins, Isaac 1742-1830 Free thoughts, on the proceedings of the Continental Congress, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, American Revolution (1775-1783)
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- E-book
- Title
- A memorial of Lexington Battle, and of some signal interpositions of Providence in the American Revolution. : a sermon preached at Lexington, on the nineteenth of April, 1782.
- Creator
- Payson, Phillips 1736-1801, Benjamin Edes and Sons
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The anniversary of the commencement of the war between Great-Britain and America, which opened in a most tragical scene, in that town, on the nineteenth of April, 1775. By Phillips Payson, A.M. Pastor of the church in Chelsea. ; [Two lines in Latin from Virgil]. Half-title: Mr. Payson's sermon, delivered April nineteenth, 1782. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴. FAU Libraries' copy imperfect: half-title page missing; appears to have been trimmed to 18 cm.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb7f1
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Anniversary sermons -- 18th century, Bible -- Exodus XXII, 14 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Lexington, Battle of, Lexington, Mass., 1775 -- Anniversaries, etc -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Massachusetts -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800
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- E-book
- Title
- A moral review of the Revolutionary War, or some of the evils of that event considered : a discourse delivered at the Unitarian Church, Augusta, Sabbath evening, March 13th, 1842.
- Creator
- Judd, Sylvester 1813-1853, Glazier, Masters & Smith
- Abstract/Description
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With an introductory address, and notes by Rev. Sylvester Judd ; [six lines of text]. Cover title: Mr. Judd's discourse on the moral effects of the Revolutionary War. "Books of reference": page [2]. "Sermon": page [7]-43.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb13f12
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Bible -- Thessalonians, 1st, V, 21 -- Sermons, Political culture -- United States -- History -- 18th century, Sermons, American -- 19th century, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Moral and ethical aspects, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Social aspects, Unitarian Church (Augusta, Me.)
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- E-book
- Title
- A sermon delivered at Lynn on the general fast May 3, 1781.
- Creator
- Roby, Joseph 1724-1803
- Abstract/Description
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By Joseph Roby, A.M. Pastor of a church in said town.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb6f21
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Bible -- Isaiah X, 5-7 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Fast day sermons -- 1781 May 3., Fast day sermons -- Massachusetts -- Lynn -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, Massachusetts -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- A sermon on the present situation of American affairs : Preached in Christ-Church, June 23, 1775.
- Creator
- Smith, William 1727-1803, E. & C. Dilly (Firm)
- Abstract/Description
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Introduction signed: John Cadwalader. Signatures: A¹². "Price 2d. or fifty for 5s." in square brackets at foot of title page. With an advertisement on the verso of [A]².
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb4f4
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Sermons -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- 18th century, Bible -- Joshua, XXII, 22 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Liberty -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Militia -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Pennsylvania -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Pennsylvania -- Militia -- Sermons, Standing army -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 -- Early works to 1800
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- A sermon preached before His Excellency Francis Bernard, esq. Governor, His Honor Thomas Hutchinson, esq. Lieutenant Governor, the Honorable His Majesty's Council, and the Honorable House of Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, May 27th, 1767.
- Creator
- Bridge, Ebenezer 1716-1792, Massachusetts Governor (1760-1769 : Bernard)
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being the anniversary for the election of His Majesty's Council for the province by Ebenezer Bridge, A.M. pastor of the church in Chelmsford. Half-title: Mr. Bridge's election-sermon, May 27, 1767.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb1f20
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Bible -- Deuteronomy, XXXIII, 29 -- Early works to 1800, Election sermons -- Massachusetts -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- To 1775 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Massachusetts General Court House of Representatives, Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor (1758-1771 : Hutchinson)
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- A sermon preached before the honorable Council, and the honorable House of representatives of the state of Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England, May 31, 1780. Being the anniversary for the election of the honorable Council.
- Creator
- Howard, Simeon 1733-1804
- Abstract/Description
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By Simeon Howard, A.M., pastor of the West church in Boston. N.B. Several pasages omitted in preaching are now inserted in the publication of this discourse.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb6f19
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Bible -- Exodus XVIII, 21 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Election sermons -- Massachusetts -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Massachusetts General Court
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- A sermon preached in the Third Presbyterian Church in the city of Philadelphia, on Thursday December 11, 1783 : the day appointed by the United States in Congress assembled, to be observed as a day of thanksgiving, for the restoration of peace, and establishment of our independence, in the enjoyment of our rights and privileges.
- Creator
- Duffield, George 1732-1790, T. & J. Fleet (Firm)
- Abstract/Description
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By George Duffield, A.M. Pastor of said church, and one of the chaplains of Congress. [Five lines of Scripture quotations]. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴ D² (D2 blank). FAU Libraries' have two copies, both appear to have been trimmed.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb7f4
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Bible -- Isaiah LXVI, 8 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Gratitude -- Religious aspects -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Pennsylvania -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, Thanksgiving Day addresses -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Peace -- Early works to 1800
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- A sermon, delivered at Middletown, July 20th, A.D. 1775.
- Creator
- Huntington, Enoch 1739-1809, Watson, Ebenezer 1744-1777
- Abstract/Description
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Signatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴ [D]1. Engraved head- and tail-pieces. FAU Libraries' copy in contemporary paper wrappers, Top edge trimmed to 16 cm. Copy inscribed on title page: "William Stanly."
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb4f7
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Fast day sermons -- Connecticut -- Middletown -- Early works to 1800, Connecticut -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Fast day sermons -- 1775 July 20, Bible -- Nehemiah, VI, 8-9 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Congregational churches -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 -- Early works to 1800
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- A sermon, delivered to the First religious society in Roxbury, December 11, 1783; being the first day of public thanksgiving, in America, after the restoration of peace, and the ultimate acknowledgment of her independence.
- Creator
- Porter, Eliphalet 1758-1833, Adams and Nourse
- Abstract/Description
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By Eliphalet Porter, A.M. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴. FAU Libraries' copy inscribed by the Rev. author.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb7f6
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Bible -- Psalms CXXIV -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Gratitude -- Religious aspects -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Massachusetts -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, Thanksgiving Day addresses -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Thanksgiving sermons -- 1783 Dec. 11, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Peace -- Early works to 1800
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- A sermon, in which the union of the colonies is considered and recommended; and the bad consequences of divisions are represented. : Delivered on the public thanksgiving. November sixteenth, 1775.
- Creator
- Ross, Robert 1726-1799, Holt, John 1721-1784
- Abstract/Description
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Signatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴ D². FAU Libraries' copy edges trimmed to 19 cm.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb4f22
- Subject Headings
- Thanksgiving sermons -- 1775 Nov. 16, American Revolution (1775-1783), Thanksgiving Day addresses -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 -- Early works to 1800, Bible -- Judges, V, 15-16 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- A sermon, preached at St. Paul's, New York, September 22, 1776. : Being the first Sunday after the English churches opened, on General Howe's taking possession of the town, and in the day subsequent to the attempt to destroy New York by fire.
- Creator
- O'Beirne, Thomas Lewis 1748? 1823
- Abstract/Description
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By the Reverend Mr. O'Beirne, Chaplain to the Right Hon. Lord Viscount Howe ; published by desire of the congregation.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb5f6
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Bible -- Jeremiah, XII, 15 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc -- Early works to 1800, Fires -- New York (State) -- New York -- 18th century -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- A sermon, preached to the soldiers, who went from West-Hartford, in defence of their country. : Delivered the 2d of June, 1775. Being the day before they marched from that place.
- Creator
- Perkins, Nathan 1748-1838, Watson, Ebenezer 1744-1777
- Abstract/Description
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Signatures: [A]⁸ ([A]8 verso blank). Engraved head- and tail-pieces; initial. FAU Libraries' copy trimmed to 17 cm.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb4f12
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Concord, Battle of, Concord, Mass., 1775 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Connecticut -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Bible -- Psalms CXL, 1-2 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Lexington, Battle of, Lexington, Mass., 1775 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Soldiers -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- A view of the controversy subsisting between Great-Britain and the American colonies. : a sermon, preached at a fast, in Marlborough in Massachusetts-Bay, on Thursday May 11, 1775. Agreeable to a recommendation of the Provincial Congress.
- Creator
- Stearns, William 1749-1783
- Abstract/Description
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By William Stearns, A.M. ; Published at the desire of the hearers. ; [Five lines of Scripture text]. Half-title: Mr. Stearns's fast-sermon, preached May 11, 1775. Sermon, preached at a fast, in Marlborough in Massachusetts-Bay, on Thursday May 11, 1775. Notes: "To the honorable general officers, commanders of the New-England forces, encamped in and about Cambridge and Roxbury, in defence of the property, and rights, sacred and civil, of Americans, against the insults and depredations of...
Show moreBy William Stearns, A.M. ; Published at the desire of the hearers. ; [Five lines of Scripture text]. Half-title: Mr. Stearns's fast-sermon, preached May 11, 1775. Sermon, preached at a fast, in Marlborough in Massachusetts-Bay, on Thursday May 11, 1775. Notes: "To the honorable general officers, commanders of the New-England forces, encamped in and about Cambridge and Roxbury, in defence of the property, and rights, sacred and civil, of Americans, against the insults and depredations of ministerial peculators, and enemies of the British constitution." -- Page [v]-vii. "Addenda."--Page 33. FAU copy imperfect: Pages 25-32 missing. Appears to have been trimmed to 19 cm.
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb3f19
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Bible -- Chronicles, 2nd, XX, 11-12 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Fast day sermons -- Massachusetts -- Marlborough -- Early works to 1800, Massachusetts -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Religion and politics -- United States -- 18th century -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 -- Early works to 1800
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- E-book
- Title
- An address commemorative of the part taken by the inhabitants of the original town of Leicester, in the events of the Revolution : delivered at Leicester, July 4, 1849.
- Creator
- Washburn, Emory 1800-1877, Moody, Charles C. P. (Charles Cotesworth Pinckney) 1869
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Appendix, pages [45]-48. FAU copy edges trimmed to 22 cm.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb14f25
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Fourth of July addresses -- 1849, Fourth of July celebrations -- Massachusetts -- Leicester, Fourth of July orations -- 19th century, Leicester (Mass.) -- History -- 18th century, Massachusetts -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- An oration delivered March 5, 1774 : at the request of the inhabitants of the town of Boston ; to commemorate the bloody tragedy of the fifth of March, 1770.
- Creator
- Hancock, John 1737-1793, Adams, Samuel 1722-1803
- Abstract/Description
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By the Honorable John Hancock, Esquire. ; [Five lines in Latin from Virgil].nSignatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴ (C4 verso blank). Authorship of the oration has been attributed to Samuel Adams, to Benjamin Church and Joseph Warren, and to Samuel Cooper. See T.R. Adams, who notes "In all probability a number of Boston radicals had a hand in the work." On page [3]: "At a meeting of the Freeholders and other inhabitants of the town of Boston, duly assembled at Faneuil-hall... on Saturday the fifth of March,...
Show moreBy the Honorable John Hancock, Esquire. ; [Five lines in Latin from Virgil].nSignatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴ (C4 verso blank). Authorship of the oration has been attributed to Samuel Adams, to Benjamin Church and Joseph Warren, and to Samuel Cooper. See T.R. Adams, who notes "In all probability a number of Boston radicals had a hand in the work." On page [3]: "At a meeting of the Freeholders and other inhabitants of the town of Boston, duly assembled at Faneuil-hall... on Saturday the fifth of March, Anno. Dom.1774... William Cooper, town clerk."Libraries own 4 copies the other 3 were printed : 1 in New Port
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb3f6
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Boston Massacre, 1770 -- Anniversaries, etc -- Early works to 1800, Boston (Mass.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Boston Massacre, 1770 -- Early works to 1800, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800
- Format
- E-book