Oration on the Life and Character of Gilbert Motier de Lafayette

This book contains an oration on the life and character of Gilbert Motier de Lafayette, delivered before both houses of the United States Congress on December 21, 1834, by John Quincy Adams. Published in Washington, D.C. in 1835 by Gales and Seaton, this edition is bound in period red 1/4 leather with green cloth boards and features an ornate gilt-stamped design. The book's significance is enhanced by the inclusion of a calling card from Uriah P. Levy, the first Jewish Commodore of the United States Navy, who owned this copy.

Associated People/Businesses

• Levy, Uriah P.

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Subjects

• Speeches, addresses, etc.

Physical Location

E207.L2 A2