Lot 657
Smith, Samuel Francis (1808-1895) Poet and author of the patriotic song, America. Autograph letter signed, "S. F. Smith," 1 page, 8 x 5½ in., Newton Centre, Massachusetts, 28 Sept. 1894. Smith expresses his regrets to a child who had written to request a photograph of Smith and had enclosed a poem. Smith did not have a photo available, but sent a handwritten copy of "the poem" (not present with this letter) instead. Though the poem is not named, we may speculate that it was "America." Fine; a few tiny edge tears and a couple of stray pieces of tape..
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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