Papers, 1857-1858.

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Papers, 1857-1858.

The collection consists of the handwritten text of two speeches delivered by Smyth at the College of Charleston. The first speech is titled "Public Opinion," and was given at the college on March 6th, 1857. In it, Smyth describes the power of public opinion to shape the actions of governments. The second speech is Smyth's valedictorian address. The works were donated to the College of Charleston by William H. Cross, a graduate of the college in 1925. The papers also include a letter from Cross explaining the contents of the speeches and donating them to the college.

3 items ; 20-27 cm.

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Cross, William H.,

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Smyth, James Adger, 1837-1920.

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James Adger Smyth was a Charleston businessman and was the valedictorian of the College of Charleston in 1858. He was also a member of Company A of the 25th South Carolina Infantry in 1862. From the description of Papers, 1857-1858. (College of Charleston). WorldCat record id: 49714080 Charleston, S.C. businessman. He was the son of Rev. Thomas Smyth (1808-1873) and Margaret Milligan Adger (1807-1884). In April of 1862 James Adger Smyth joined Company A of the 25th South Car...

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