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""A Sermon Addressed To The Second Presbyterian Congregation In Albany: The Sabbath After Intelligence Was Received That Jonathan Cilley, Had Been Shot In A Duel With William J. Graves"" is a historical book written by William Buell Sprague in 1838. The book is a sermon that was delivered to the Second Presbyterian Congregation in Albany, New York, on the Sabbath after the news of the tragic death of Jonathan Cilley in a duel with William J. Graves was received. The sermon reflects on the nature of dueling and the moral implications of such an act. Sprague argues that dueling is a sin and that it goes against the teachings of Christianity. The book is an important historical document that provides insight into the attitudes and beliefs of people in the 19th century towards dueling and violence. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the social and cultural issues of the time.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.
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