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Hayne's original copy of poem "The Unseen Host," dedicated to President Garfield after he was shot by Charles Guiteau on July 2, 1881. This is the printer's copy, apparently re-titled by printer from original title (crossed out) "The President's (Unseen) Company!" Subtitle is: "The Prayers of the People will not let the old Soldier die!" Garfield died on September 19, 1881.

1 p. ; 25 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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