Discourse on the Death of Gen. Joseph K.F. Mansfield, Preached in the South Congregational Church, Middletown, on Sabbath Evening, September 28, 1862

by John Langdon Dudley, YA Pamphlet Collection (Library of Congress)

This historic sermon, delivered just days after the death of Union General Joseph K. F. Mansfield at the Battle of Antietam, offers a moving tribute to a fallen hero and a powerful reflection on the cost of war. John Langdon Dudley's words capture the grief and uncertainty of a nation at war, and his message of hope and resilience still resonates today. 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 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. 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.

44 pages, Hardcover

Published July 18, 2023