This is a reproduction of an oration delivered by Benjamin Gleason on July 4th, 1807, in Hingham, Massachusetts. The oration commemorates American Independence and reflects on the principles of republicanism in the early 19th century. Gleason's speech offers valuable insights into the political and social sentiments of the era, providing a snapshot of civic discourse in the nascent United States. "An Oration, Pronounced Before the Republican Citizens, of the Town of Hingham, in Commemoration of American Independence. July 4th, 1807" serves as a primary source document for historians and those interested in early American political thought and the celebration of American identity.
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