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1867/03/18
Galt, W.R., fl. 1860-1867
[Poem]
"Lines written in the Autograph Album of a friend, by W.R. Galt," a four stanza poem about the value of friendship.
GLC01896.088
1872/12/05
Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899
to Aaron Jeffery
Reports on the weather in Petersburg (cold with snow) and then goes on to comment on Aaron's studies. He compliments him on his interest in history and philosophy but cautions him not to neglect to also "...study grammar, dictionary & ciphering."...
GLC01896.094
1866
Archer, Robert, fl. 1842-1875
"The night after Christmas"
Parody of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" poem. In Archer's "The Night After Christmas," children all over the town had eaten sweets to such an extent that it made them all sick. Instead of hearing the clattering of hooves on the roof, the family...
GLC01896.116
1866/12/26
Printed copy of Archer's parody of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" poem. In Archer's "The Night After Christmas," children all over the town had eaten sweets to such an extent that it made them all sick. Instead of hearing the clattering of hooves...
GLC01896.117
1889/11/26
Jeffery, Aaron, fl. 1855-1900
Written the night Maimie went to St. Louis
Poem entitled "Written the night Maimie went to St. Louis." Four stanzas describing how the author [Jeffery] misses Maimie although he only brought her to the train an hour before. He takes comfort in the thought that their love binds them together...
GLC01896.121
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