Inspirational poem about time does not mention events of past year.
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Printed in purple and gold within triple ornamental border.
Poem in eight four-line stanzas.
Hay Broadsds Harris copy: Shelved under Buffalo morning express, 1861; fold damage with limited surface peeling causing slight loss of text and border.
Carriers' addresses were published by newspapers, usually on January 1, and distributed in the United States for more than two centuries. The custom originated in England and was introduced here during colonial times. The newsboys delivered these greetings in verse …
