A Discourse Pronounced at the Capitol of the United States (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Sir:

I am charged by the American Historical Society with the agreeably duty of presenting their Vote of Thanks, herewith enclosed, for the eloquent, interesting, and truly American Discourse delivered before them by you last evening, and to request the favor of a copy for publication.

Resolved, That the Thanks of the Society be presented to the Hon. Levi Woodbury for the eloquent, interesting, and truly American Discourse delivered before the Society in the Hall of the House of Representatives this evening.

Resolved, That Virgil Maxcy, Esq., present to the Hon. Levi Woodbury tho Vote of
Thanks of the Society, and ask of him a copy of his Discourse for publication.

Sir:

In reply to the request of tho American Historical Society for a copy of my recent Discourse before them, communicated by you in so flattering a manner, I place it at your disposal; with much regret, however, that leisure has not been enjoyed to make it more worthy the kindness evinced by tho Society.

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