Document Type

Address

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Date

2-9-1908

Summary

In this address, Davis lauds Lincoln for his acts and fundamental integrity, but emphasizes the amount of work that remains with both Race and labor. He writes that integrity, being a truth-seeker, and taking responsibility are necessary.

This is an incomplete copy of this address; one page is missing. It is also unclear exactly which church this event was held at.

The primary downloadable document contains the original document followed by the transcription. The bottom of each item page also features the primary document as an embedded pdf for browsing.

Transcription by Davis Baird. Item description based off writing and context provided by Davis Baird.


Keywords

Earl Clement Davis, sermons, minister, Unitarianism, religion, race, Abraham Lincoln

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Address at the Lincoln Celebration; Held Under the Auspices of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church

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