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CUSTER, GEORGE ARMSTRONG. Autograph Poem Signed, with initials, to Mary, a love poem comprised of 2 eight-line stanzas. 1 page, single 8vo sheet; a

CUSTER, GEORGE ARMSTRONG. Autograph Poem Signed, with initials, to Mary, a love poem comprised of 2 eight-line stanzas. 1 page, single 8vo sheet; a bit faded, minor edge tear. Np, nd

  • Notes: "I've seen and kissed that crimson lip / With honied smile oerflowing; / Enchanted watched the opening rose, / Upon they soft cheek glowing; / Nor deemed thy beauties spell / A finer charm could borrow / But Oh! I had not then beheld, / Thy parting look of sorrow.
    Altho in natures garland gay / A thousand hues betwining / Can one surpass the snow white flower / Through dew drops meekly shining! / Dear Mary thy eyes may prove less blue / Thy beauty fade to morrow / But Oh! my heart can ne'er forget / Thy parting look of sorrow."

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