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Samuel Francis Smith Signed Stanza

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Samuel Francis Smith Signed Stanza
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Handwritten and signed copy of the first stanza of Samuel Francis Smith's poem ''America,'' on a 4.75'' x 3'' card, which he also dates 1884. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Smith's hand, and by a separate postcard to the original recipient of the quote, Mr. W.P. Hopkins, in which Smith notes, ''1832 is the date of the writing of 'My country.' The date of my birth is Oct. 21, 1808. S.F.S.'' Postcard is dated 16 January 1885. Mailing envelope shows some light foxing; other two pieces are in very fine condition.