Henry A. S. Dearborn Papers, 1811

Title:

Henry A. S. Dearborn Papers, 1811

Creator:

Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829
Dearborn, Henry Alexander Scammell, 1783-1851

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

2021.044 (m)

Object ID:

2021.044 (m)

Date:

1811

Physical Description:

1 folder, 2 items

Level of Description:

Collection

Scope and Content:

The Henry A. S. Dearborn Papers consists of two documents. First, a letter from Henry Dearborn to Henry A. S. Dearborn dated May 8, 1811, which notifies Henry A. S. Dearborn that he has been selected as orator by the Council of the Bunker Hill Association for the year and will be expected to deliver a speech on July 4th. The second document is the July 4, 1811 oration by Henry A. S. Dearborn, which includes corrections and additions. The speech discusses the origins of American democracy, citing Bunker Hill as the birthplace of the spirit of American patriotism. The speech ends by stating only through the liberal diffusion of universal information can they "perpetuate and secure the blessings of freedom."

Subjects:

Fourth of July, Speeches, addresses, etc., Correspondence, Associations, institutions, etc., Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775, United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783

Locations:

Boston, MA

People:

Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829, Dearborn, Henry Alexander Scammell, 1783-1851

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society purchase.

Location Code:

TL/1W

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Preferred Citation:

Item title, Henry A. S. Dearborn Papers, 2021.044 (m). New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH. Date accessed.