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Clark, J.H. (fl. 1865-) Farewell Dinner Speech

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02198.34 Author/Creator: Clark, J.H. (fl. 1865-) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph manuscript Date: 18 August 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.5 x 29 cm. Order a Copy

Intended to be read at the officers' farewell dinner. "We'll pledge with brimming hearts our pride, our colors--old and new..." Written as a long poem.

Williston, Leander A., b. 1830

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