Rare booklet entitled "A Funeral Oration on the Death of Gen. Washington, delivered, at the request of Congress, by Major General Henry Lee," bound in plain paper wrappers, 15 pages, 4.25 x 7, printed in Dover by Samuel Bragg, June 1800. Lee's memorial address, in small part: "First in war—first in peace—and first in the hearts of his countrymen, he was second to none in the humble and endearing scenes of private life; pious, just, humane, temperate, and sincere; uniform, dignified, and commanding, his example was as edifying to all around him as were the effects of that example lasting. To his equals he was condescending; to his inferiors kind; and to the dear object of his affections exemplarily tender; correct throughout, vice shuddered in his presence, and virtue always felt his fostering hand; the purity of his private character gave effulgence to his public virtues. His last scene comported with the whole tenor of his life.—Although in extreme pain, not a sigh, not a groan escaped him; and with undisturbed serenity he closed his well spent life. Such was the man America has lost—Such was the man for whom our nation mourns." In very good condition, wear and creasing to wrappers and corners.
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