Founders Day Oration by James Madison.
- imprint_number: 1772.011
- title: An oration, in commemoration of the founders of William and Mary College, delivered on the anniversary of its foundation, August 15, 1772. By J. Madison, student.
- sequence_number: 11
- year: 1772
- place_issued: Williamsburg
- issuing_press: William Rind
- author: Madison, James (1749-1812).
- notes: Dedicated to "Reverend Mr. Samuel Henley, professor of moral philosophy."
Madison was a like-named cousin of the future president; ordained as an Anglican/Episcopal minister, he served as president of the College of William & Mary from 1776 to 1812.
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