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LONGFELLOW, Henry Wadsworth (1807-1882). Signed Fair Copy of the Final Stanza of "The Day Is Done." [N.p., n.d., ca. 19th century].

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LONGFELLOW, Henry Wadsworth (1807-1882). Signed Fair Copy of the Final Stanza of "The Day Is Done." [N.p., n.d., ca. 19th century]. On plain white paper. Approximately 5 x 8". Signed on front "Henry W. Longfellow." and on verso, "With W. Longfellow's compliments." 

Condition

Light toning, rubbing, soiling, 2 vertical creases, lower margin trimmed a bit unevenly. Fine. 

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This fair copy is the final stanza from his poem, The Day is Done (1844).

The night shall be filled with music,
And the cares, that infest the day,
Shall fold their tents like the Arabs,
And as silently steal away.

Henry W. Longfellow.