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Harvard, Washington & the Revolutionary War |
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 Harvard’s President & Fellows pay their “respects to the first Magistrate of the United States...the firm and disinterested Patriot – the illustrious and intrepid Soldier, who, during her struggles in the cause of liberty, braving every difficulty and danger in the field…led her armies to victory and triumph, and finally established her freedom and independence… When you took the command of the troops of your country, you saw the University in a state of depression – its members dispersed – its literary treasures removed – and the Muses fled from the din of arms, then heard within its walls.” With Washington’s reply that mentions his “disposition to promote the interests of science and true religion.” “It gives me sincere satisfaction to learn the flourishing state of your literary Republic – assured of its…influence on those means which make the best support of good government… That the Muses may long enjoy a tranquil residence within the walls of your University…[is] among the most pleasing of my wishes and expectations.” Also in this issue are addresses & letters between Washington and the Governor & Council of Massachusetts; the Inhabitants of Boston; and the Massachusetts Society of Cincinnati. With beautiful “Libertas Et Natale Solum” (liberty and my native soil) masthead engraved by Paul Revere.
November 2, 1789. Boston Gazette. Boston: Benjamin Edes & Son. Some dampstaining; conservation treated.
Inventory# 21555.15 $1,250
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