Addresses of Rev. S. L. Graham, D.D., And of Rev. F. S. Sampson, D.D

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Excerpt from Addresses of Rev. S. L. Graham, D.D., And of Rev. F. S. Sampson, D.D: At Their Inauguration, July 11, 1850, the Former as Professor of Ecclesiastical History, the Latter as Professor of Oriental Literature, in the Union Theological Seminary, Prince Edward County, VaBv an order of the Board of Directors, I am 'required this day to deliver a discourse on History. Though the resolu tion does not give the purpose for which this exerclse 1s re quired, yet it may be safely inferred to have been to express their conviction that this branch of study Ought tobe ele vated to a place Of dignity and importance which it has not heretofore occupied in this institution, as well as to ascertain in, what manner it is to be taught. As these are pralse worthy and laudable Objects, I cheerfully accept your ap pointment, and now, proceed to address myself to the fulfil ment of it.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully, any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.