Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 324
: ToThe Author OF The Village BlacksmithThis chair, made from the wood of the spreading Chestnut Tree, is presented asAn expression of grateful regard and veneration by THE CHILDREN OF CAMBRIDGE, Who with their friends join in best wishes and congratulations on This anniversary, February 27, 1879.… … whom wished to sit in the chair for a moment.The poet had printed copies of his poemabout the village blacksmith, and each childwas given a copy of the poem. One littlegirl wrote this account of her visit: I went one day with papa and mamma tocall on the poet Longfellow, to pay our re-spects to…
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