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Bryant, William Cullen (1794-1878) [The May sun sheds an amber light]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.134 Author/Creator: Bryant, William Cullen (1794-1878) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph manuscript Date: circa 1847 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.5 x 15.3 cm. Order a Copy

Poem lamenting a woman's death. Imprint of a crown on upper left hand corner.

Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878

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