Lot 236
July 4th Oration, c. 1820. Manuscript Document, 2pp, 12¼ x 7 7/8 in., c. 1820. In part, "…It is indeed a proud day in the annals of American history. The day which gave birth to our Country's Freedom. The day upon which the immortal Declaration of Independence which you have heard (&) read was put forth to the world declaring these United Colonies free and independent--the day upon which the galling chains of oppression and tyranny were thrown off by an indignant and patriotic people, and eternal resistance sworn, to British aggression…." Some soiling and a few edge tears. With an early 19th century manuscript sheet music for the music and three stanzas of "Yankee Doodle," 1 page, 12½ x 8½ in., n.p., n.d. Also with a printed broadside, titled "The following Odes are for the 4th July, at Middletown," sung to the tunes of "Coronation," "Liberty," and "Bunkerhill,"1 page, 12½ x 7 in. Tape repairs on verso. Overall very good.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
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