Address at Cornell, 1883 June 12.

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Address at Cornell, 1883 June 12.

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Manuscript fair copy of an address given by Morrill at Cornell University, on the occasion of the unveiling of a portrait of him. Morrill speaks on the importance of Cornell's teaching of modern languages and the sciences in addition to traditional classical studies. He also describes the course of the Land Grant College Act from its introduction in the House of Representatives in 1858 to final passage in 1862. Title from cover.

1 v. (9 leaves) ; 20 cm.

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Morrill, Justin S. (Justin Smith), 1810-1898

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Justin Smith Morrill (1810-1898), merchant, U.S. Representative and Senator from Vermont, authored the Morrill Tariff Act (1861) and the Land Grant College Act (1862). He chaired the Senate Finance Committee for many years (1877-79, 1881-93, 1895-98). From the description of Justin Smith Morrill Papers, 1825-1923. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122387635 Justin S. Morrill was a congressman and financier. From the guide to the Justin S. Morrill papers, 1814-1937, ...