Address delivered by John Sergeant, LL.D., President of the Institution, 1832

This is an address delivered by John Sergeant, LL.D., President of the Institution, at the request of the managers of The Apprentices' Library Company of Philadelphia on November 23, 1832. The Apprentices' Library Company of Philadelphia was an important educational institution in the early 19th century, aimed at providing resources for young apprentices. John Sergeant was a prominent lawyer and politician in Philadelphia during this period.

Addresses like these offer insight into the social and intellectual concerns of the time, particularly regarding education and the role of institutions like the Apprentices' Library. The imprint indicates it was printed by James Kay, Jun. & Co. on Minor Street, Philadelphia, which provides further context to its origin and the printing practices of the era. Such documents are valuable primary sources for understanding the history of education and civic engagement in Philadelphia.