The Address Of The Honorable William. A. Graham On The Mecklenburg Declaration Of Independence Of The 20th Of May, 1775 (1875)

The Address of the Honorable William A. Graham on the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence of the 20th of May, 1775 is a historical book written by William Alexander Graham. This book was published in 1875 and provides a comprehensive account of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, which was signed on May 20, 1775, in Charlotte, North Carolina.The book is a speech delivered by Graham at the centennial celebration of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Graham was a prominent North Carolina politician and served as the Governor of North Carolina from 1845 to 1849. In his address, Graham discusses the historical significance of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and its impact on the American Revolution.The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence is considered one of the earliest declarations of independence in the United States. It was signed by a group of North Carolina patriots who declared their independence from Great Britain over a year before the United States Declaration of Independence was signed.Graham's address provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and the political climate of the time. He also discusses the significance of the document and its impact on the American Revolution.Overall, The Address of the Honorable William A. Graham on the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence of the 20th of May, 1775 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history and the early days of the American Revolution. It provides a detailed account of an important moment in American history and sheds light on the events that led to the birth of the United States of America.Delivered At Charlotte, On The 4th Day Of February, 1875, By Request Of The Citizens Of Mecklenburg County. With Accompanying Documents, Including Those Published By Order Of The Legislature Of North Carolina In The Year 1831.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.