The Inaugural Address of P. J. Sparrow (1838) is a historical document written by Patrick Jones Sparrow. The book is a transcript of Sparrow's inaugural address delivered on June 4, 1838, upon his appointment as the first president of the newly established University of Alabama. In his address, Sparrow outlines his vision for the university and emphasizes the importance of education in the development of the state and the nation. He emphasizes the...