Eaton, George W.:

AN ADDRESS ON THE OCCASION OF THE DEATH OF WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. DELIVERED BEFORE THE CITIZENS OF HAMILTON, N.Y., APRIL 19, 1841.

Hamilton, N.Y. John Atwood, [1841]. Original printed blue wrappers, stitched, 24pp. Lightly foxed, Very Good.

Eaton was Professor of Civil and Ecclesiastical History at the Hamilton Literary and Theological Institution. Harrison was the first President to die in office. "No single event in the history of our country holds a parallel with this in the extent, depth and poignancy of the feeling awakened in the public mind." Eaton describes Harrison's sterling qualities of character.
AI 41-1705 [5] but not located on OCLC as of May 2018. Not in Cronin & Wise [Harrison]. Item #34976

Price: $125.00