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100 1 _aCreswell, John A. J.
_q(John Angel James),
_d1828-1891
245 1 0 _aOration on the Life and Character of Henry Winter Davis
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-07-16
508 _aProduced by David Clarke, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Oration on the Life and Character of Henry Winter Davis" by John A. J. Creswell is a commemorative oration delivered in February 1866. This historical account reflects on the life and contributions of Henry Winter Davis, a notable figure in American politics during the 19th century, particularly in the context of the Civil War and the abolition of slavery. The oration captures the sentiments of mourning and respect from Davis's contemporaries, emphasizing his dedication to the Union and his stance against oppression. In this eloquent tribute, Creswell recounts the life of Henry Winter Davis from his early years to his impactful role in Congress. He highlights Davis's education, his formidable legal career, and his unwavering commitment to the cause of abolition and equality. Creswell portrays Davis as a man of remarkable intelligence and integrity, who consistently championed the rights of the oppressed. The oration also discusses Davis's advocacy for immediate emancipation and his contributions during a critical time in American history. Ultimately, Creswell's address serves as a testament to Davis's legacy, celebrating his courage, scholarly achievements, and profound influence on American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLegislators -- United States -- Biography
653 _aAbolitionists -- United States -- Biography
653 _aDavis, Henry Winter, 1817-1865
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22084
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