Clergyman, poet, and author of the nation’s hymn, ‘America.’ AQS on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card, Smith pens the first stanza of ‘America.’ In full: “My country, ’tis of thee,/Sweet land of liberty,/Of thee I sing;/Land where my fathers died,/Land of the pilgrims’ pride,/From every mountainside,/Let freedom ring.” Signed “S. F. Smith. Written 1832” and adding the presumed date of signing, “Nov. 10, 1892.” In fine condition with very faint edge toning. A patriotic message that earned Smith accolades decades, and now centuries, after the lyrics were composed. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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