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This is the text of Cassius Marcellus Clay's oration delivered before the Maumee Valley Historical and Monumental Association in Toledo, Ohio, on September 10, 1891. The occasion was the anniversary of Oliver Hazard Perry's capture of the British fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie. Clay, a prominent figure in 19th-century America, delivers a stirring speech reflecting on the significance of Perry's victory and its importance to American history. The oration offers insights into the historical context of the event and Clay's perspective on its lasting impact. It provides a valuable primary source for understanding 19th-century historical interpretations and the celebration of American naval achievements. ""Oration of Cassius Marcellus Clay"" preserves a moment in time, capturing the spirit of historical commemoration and patriotic fervor. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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