Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 edition. Excerpt: ... words to those receiving the letters. Lest the reader should think the price of postage high, I mean to give a few examples of the letters, and feel sure that will be considered marvellously cheap. The first I shall copy was one written to the Rev. Phillips Brooks. It ran thus: "So broad, so unsullied, so rapid, so clear, So full and so steady throughout the whole year, By coldness not hardened, by sunshine not dried, Flowing on deep and strong with a calm rushing tide, If Brooks be all this, I have not the least notion What occasion the world could have had for an ocean." A member of the Committee (a lady) had her photograph taken in Quaker costume, and another member of the Committee of the sterner sex was inspired to write the following verses, for which the would-be Quakeress most gladly paid the postage: "LINES ADDRESSED TO THE PHOTOGRAPH OF A LADY IN QUAKER COSTUME. "Where did thee get that funny cap? That excruciating shawl? Those mitts so sweetly knitted, That skirt so very small? "I think I see before me Dear Hannah Callowhill, Or some other sainted Quakeress Who came over with 'our Bill.' "All caps require setting off, Even when on a gun, And really that concern of thine Looks only just begun. "I presume 'tis true religion That makes thee dress so plain, Or perhaps thou art 'a friend in need' Declining worldly gain. "Thy dress indeed is meek enough, Not quite so meek thine eyes; If Aminidab can master thee He must be twice thy size. "That oft good spirits move thee I entertain no doubt, But I fear in wit and humor They're too apt to break out . "So in looking on thy picture, Though its colors are but sad, I recognize the liveliest face, Our post-office hath had. "San1tary Fa1r, June 28, 1864." The busy brains of those connected...