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[Groton, Massachusetts]. Poor, Emily E.

[Broadside] Bi-Centennial Celebration of the Settlement of Groton, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1855.

Groton, [MA]: n.p., 1855. 1 sheet. 46 x 17 cm ) 18 x 7 inches. Linen backed. First edition. Very good, folded, crease at lower corners. Bibliography of Groton p. 192. Item #44301

October, 31, 1855. President of the Day, Geo. S. Boutwell. "The morning will be ushered in by the firing of salutes. At 10 o'clock the Procession will be formed at Liberty Hall, and escorted to the Orthodox Meeting House..." Followed by Exercises at the Church and a series of hymns. The Program includes texts of an ode, hymn, and song by Miss Emily E. Poor, with penciled notation. OCLC locates two copies: NYHS and the State Lib. Mass.

Price: $250.00