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Address of the carrier, to the patrons of the Wayne Sentinel: Palmyra, January 1, 1859

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Year:: 1859
Subject:: Buchanan, James > 1791-1868 > Poetry; Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell) > 1821-1875 > Poetry; Paperboys > Poetry; Death in poetry; United States > Politics and government > 1849-1861 > Poetry; United States > New York > Palmyra
Extent:: 1 broadside ; 31 x 20 cm.
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Abstract:: Poem tells how Ship of State, under "Buck" and "Breck," withstood mutiny by lovers of freedom, then mourns death of one of the printer's boys.
Notes:: Printed in two columns divided by double lines within border of type ornament sections.; Poem in eight sections of varying length.; At end of text: The Carrier Boy.

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Rights: No Copyright - United States
Restrictions on Use: Collection is open for research.

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"Address of the carrier, to the patrons of the Wayne Sentinel: Palmyra, January 1, 1859 " (1859). Carriers' Addresses. Brown Digital Repository. Brown University Library. https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:51063/

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Carriers' Addresses

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 …
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