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Autograph manuscript signed

[America]

1870

Smith, Samuel Francis, 1808-1895

Contains four verses in Smith's song "America."

GLC04353.08

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Autograph letter signed

to J. Wiley Edmands

January 29, 1864

Smith, Samuel Francis, 1808-1895

Smith writes to Edmands to provide the words for "My Country 'Tis of Thee" (GLC05505.230.02). Smith comments that the song's chief merit is the occasion and circumstances in which it was produced, referring to providing momentary joy during the...

GLC05508.230.01

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Autograph manuscript signed

America

August 4, 1886

Smith, Samuel Francis, 1808-1895

Smith enclosed this copy of the words to America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) with a letter to J. Wiley Edmands (GLC05508.230.01).

GLC05508.230.02

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