A Sermon Preached before the Honorable Council, and the Honorable House of Representatives of the State of Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England, at Boston, May 26, 1779. Being the Anniversary for the Election of the Honorable council.
Boston: T. and J. Fleet, 1779. (3-4), 5-38p Period style marbled wrappers. First edition of the Revolutionary minister's fiery 1779 Sermon, inspiring Americans to "remain steadfast" in battle and proclaiming , "let us no amuse ourselves with the prospect of peace," speaking at the Massachusetts-Bay House mere weeks before it enacted procedures for a state constitution- "the oldest functioning written constitution in the world" here also calling for an end to slavery asking, "Shall we hold the sword in one hand to defend our just as men, and grasp chains with the other to enslave the inhabitants of Africa?" Stillman, "said to be the only clergyman to hold public serves throughout the duration of the war," was elected the same year to the Massachusetts constitutional convention and the next year to the federal constitutional convention. Text generally fresh with edge-wear, marginal damp staining to title page and occasional eaves, restoration to gutter-edge of title page and first leaf not affecting text, a few leaves with expert repairs. A very good copy of a rare Revolutionary work. Item #2572
Price: $900.00