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For him unfading laurels are secure, so long as letters shall survive and history shall continue to be the guide and teacher of civilized men.
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Creswell reflects on the lasting impact of Henry Winter Davis's contributions to history and civilization.
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He lived to witness the triumph of his country in its desperate struggle with treason, and to behold all its enemies, either wanderers, like Cain, over the earth, or suppliants for mercy at her feet.
She was the incarnation of all that is Christian in life and hope, in charity and thought, ready for every good work, herself the example of all she taught.
Never again will he, answering to the roll-call from this desk, respond for his country and the rights of man.
No more shall we hear his fervid eloquence in the day of imminent peril, invoking us, who hold the mighty power of peace and war, to dedicate ourselves, if need be, to the sword, but to accept no end of the conflict save that of absolute…
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