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  U.S. Gunboat "Monocacy" Shanghai, China My Dear Sir,

Last February, from Hong Kong, I sent you a line or two regarding an original edition of "Leaves of Grass." Have been able to ascertain where a copy may be got? I am very anxious to obtain one.

Will you oblige me—for a friend—with a copy of annexed lines in your autograph?—on any scrap of paper.

With best wishes, I remain, your unseen friend, in faith, hope, and charity, Thomas Gibbons   Exult, O shores! and ring, O bells! But I, with silent Tread, Walk the spot my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead.