2008-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2008
The Warrior's Steed, by Mrs. V.E.W. (McCord Vernon), 1p., printed, verso blank, 6" x 17", light rag content paper, Richmond [Virginia], March, 28, 1862. Fifteen stanzas. The top reads, "Suggested by the touching scene in the last act of Lee Mallory's sublime War Illustrations" [Note: A diorama show in Richmond.] Pertains to the battle and death of a soldier and his horse at Manassas. In part: "A day of wrath was that which shone upon Manassas'plain, When blood of Southmen for their homes was shed like drops of rain"; "Hurrah! Hurrah! My Southern boys! And swiftly onward flew, A horseman to the gallant charge - his words were fast and few, When o'er his head a missle passéd - a cruel, ponderous shell, And ere the cheering words were heard, both horse and rider fell." Bottom of the broadside contains an ad for the diorama, Naval Victory, with benefit June 14th for the Ladies' Bollingbrook Hospital, Richmond. Small ¼ " nick left margin, fold lines, otherwise excellent.
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