This is a transcription of a speech given by William Rawle before the trustees, faculty, and students of La Fayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. Entitled "An Address, Delivered Before The Trustees, Faculty, And Students, Of La Fayette College, Easton, Pa. At Its First Commencement For Conferring Degrees, On The 22d Of September, 1836," it captures the spirit and aspirations of a nascent institution of higher learning in the early 19th century United States. Rawle's address provides insight into the educational values and societal expectations of the time, offering a valuable historical snapshot for scholars and anyone interested in the history of American education and public speaking.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Related Subjects
History