Discourse, on the Objects and Importance of the National Institution for the Promotion of Science, established at Washington, 1840, delivered at the First Anniversary

by Joel R. Poinsett

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Washington, DC : P. Force, Printer, 1841. First edition. 8vo. 52 pp. Explains the origins of the institution, founded in 1840, that eventually became part of the Smithsonian Institution. Inscribed at the head of the front wrapper “Hon. Luther Bradish / with the respects of the Committee”; the committee made arrangements for the annual meeting and the delivery there of this address. At the time, Bradish 1783-1863 was serving as Lt. Governor of New

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