(Yale University),Dwight, Timothy (1752-1817),Presentation copy

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(Yale University),Dwight, Timothy (1752-1817),Presentation copy,A Valedictory Address to the Young Gentlemen, who Commenced Bachelors of Arts, at Yale College, July 25th, 1776, New Haven: Thomas and Samuel Green, [1776], later cloth, inscribed "To Mr. Ebenezer Williams from his humble Servant, Timothy Dwight," 8vo, (later endpapers, owner inscription on last page, scattered spotting).

Note: At this time, Timothy Dwight was a tutor at Yale College. After he served with distinction in the Continental Army as a Chaplain and authored the stirring and popular song "Columbia." He later served as President of Yale College from 1795-1817.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

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