THIS ORATION
Is respectfully inscribed, as an humble Testimony of the highest Regard and Esteem, by
The AUTHOR
ORATION
Citizens and Fellow-members,
Summoned by your voice, I appear before you with diffidence; the arduous task you have imposed upon me, would have been better executed by some one of greater abilities and information, and one more versed in public speaking.
However, my feeble executions shall not be wanting to promote the intentions of so laudable an institution; and while I endeavour to fulfil the purport of this meeting, I shall hope not to fail in proving its utility.