This is the text of an address delivered before the Georgia Historical Society in 1857 by John Elliott Ward. The speech provides valuable insights into the historical context and perspectives of the time, offering a glimpse into the issues and concerns prevalent in Georgia and the broader Southern United States in the years leading up to the Civil War. Ward's address sheds light on the social, economic, and political climate of the antebellum South. It is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of this period in American history.
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