Whittier, John G. (1807–92) G. L. S.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00546 Author/Creator: Whittier, John G. (1807–92) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: 1 November 1874 Pagination: 3 p. ; 18 x 12 cm. Order a Copy
Poem in memory of George Luther Stearns. This copy was written for his wife, Mary Stearns. Mounted on a piece of letter sized paper. The poem was first published in May 1867 in the "Atlantic Monthly."
John G. Whittier was a noted poet, abolitionist and Quaker.
George L. Stearns was a member of John Brown's Secret Six, and later helped form the colored regiments 54th and 55th Massachusetts and 5th Cavalry.
[Excerpts] [Draft]
O dusky mothers & daughters,
Vigils of mourning keep for him!
Up in the mountains & down by the waters
Lift up your voices & weep for him!
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