2021-05 Raynors HCA Live
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DAVID AVERY (1746-1818). Historic Patriot Chaplain of the American Revolutionary War as Chaplain of the Continental Army; participated in the Siege of Boston, rescue of troops in the Quebec Campaign, the Crossing of the Delaware, and the Battles of Trenton and Princeton, etc. May 25,1786-Dated Post-Revolutionary War, Imprint entitled, "A SERMON PREACHED AT THE INSTALLATION OF THE REVEREND DAVID AVERY, TO THE MINISTERIAL OFFICE IN THE CHURCH OF WRENTHAM, MAY 25, 1786." containing 35 pages, complete. On the outside back cover has a manuscript inscription which reads: "For the Rev. Mr. Kirkland, as a Mark of Esteem, from his affectionate friend and brother, David Avery." Nicely housed in a custom made leather and cloth covered presentation folio. This important 18th century treatise was written by Nathanael Emmons and printed by Bennett Wheeler, Providence, Rhode Island. Nathanael Emmons (1745-1840) was himself an ardent Patriot during the American Revolution and an influential New England clergyman for many years. Avery was a driving force in the establishment of Andover Theological Seminary. Back cover bears the presentation inscription of David Avery, who was arguably the most famous Chaplain of the American Revolutionary War. Avery's loyalty to the newly emerging nation and his gallantry in battle earned the unwavering admiration of all patriots including George Washington. Reverend Avery set the standard for the U.S. Military Chaplains. Back cover bears the presentation inscription: "For the Rev. Mr. Kirkland, as a Mark of Esteem, from his affectionate friend and brother. David Avery". Avery's personalized inscription rings boldly from this early American pamphlet. His signature is rare in any form. Volume housed in protective folding portfolio within a half-leather slipcase with raised bands and gilt lettering. October, 1963 donation sticker from renowned Americana collector Hall Park McCullough (1872-1966) pasted to inside of folding portfolio. We could not locate another obtainable copy of this work. [Evans 19623; Alden, J.E. Rhode Island, 1042].
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