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This discourse was delivered by Erasmus Darwin MacMaster on November 7th, 1838, to commemorate his inauguration as the President of Hanover College in Indiana. The author expounds on the importance of education and the character that it fosters in its students, urging them to pursue truth and virtue. Through his persuasive and inspiring words, MacMaster encourages learners to become responsible citizens of their respective communities. This work is a valuable contribution to both the history of education and the development of American intellectual thought in the nineteenth century.
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