1792 An Oration Cincinnati Society of Connecticut by Theodore Dwight Hartford

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This is a nice, original printing of
An oration, spoken before the Society of the Cincinnati, of the state of Connecticut, met in Hartford, on the 4th of July, 1792.
Dwight, Theodore, 1764-1846., Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804, dedicatee., Connecticut Society of the Cincinnati. Printed at Hartford by Hudson and Goodwin, 1972.
A SIMPLE Proof of sincere Esteem and Gratitude, affords higher Pleasure to a Mind not distinguished by Ostentation, than can possibly be derived from the most painful Effort at Adulation. In the Belief of this Remark, the following ORA|TION, composed and spoken at your Request, without Professions, or Flattery, is dedicated to you, by the Author.
The Society of the Cincinnati is a hereditary society with branches in the United States and France, founded in 1783, to preserve the ideals and fellowship of officers of the Continental Army who served in the Revolutionary War. Now in its third century, the Society promotes the public interest in the Revolution through its library and museum collections, publications, and other activities. It is the oldest hereditary society in America. Although restricted to lineal male descendants, there is a partnership society called Daughters of the Cincinnati which permits all female descendants of Continental officers.
Measures 5.5" x 8.5" and contains 18 pages.
Softcover wraps have chipping with paper loss and some surface discoloration, pen signature on top edge of front "Strong". Pages have been held together with vintage string. Interior pages have some chipping and small tears at page edges, text sharp and clean.
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