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The book ""Inaugural Address Of The Honorable Albert Gallatin, On Taking The Chair As President Of The New York Historical Society (1843)"" is a historical document that contains the inaugural address of the Honorable Albert Gallatin, who became the President of the New York Historical Society in 1843. The book provides a comprehensive account of Gallatin's speech, which covers a range of topics related to the Society's mission and purpose.Gallatin's address begins with a brief history of the Society, highlighting its importance in preserving the history of New York and the United States. He then discusses the Society's role in promoting education and scholarship, including the establishment of a library and the publication of historical documents.Gallatin also touches on the importance of preserving the natural environment and the need for responsible stewardship of the land. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the past in order to inform the present and shape the future.Overall, ""Inaugural Address Of The Honorable Albert Gallatin, On Taking The Chair As President Of The New York Historical Society (1843)"" provides a valuable insight into the early days of the New York Historical Society and the vision of its founding members. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of New York or the United States.Tuesday Evening, February 7th, 1843.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.