Declaration of Independence and the struggle for liberty
The piece reflects on the gospel of universal liberty proclaimed by the signers of the Declaration. It contrasts the fight against divine right with the birth of equal rights, praising the writers and framers who shaped republican government and the struggle for freedom. It recalls prior English and European conflicts that tested liberty and governance.
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Een
England
Sigiers
Englind
George II
Térra
Thomas Jefferson
Mherty
Bapland
Charles
Confused OCR Fragment Reflects Obscure Historical Text
The readable lines hint at a speech referencing George the Third and freedom, with stray phrases about bands at beaches and a birthday gift. The text is fragmentary and lacks coherent events or clear entities beyond the historical figure.
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George
Freedom
George the Fife
Recipe for a Quiet Fourth
Fragmentary verse reflects competing views on the Fourth of July noise. The speaker complains about crackers and rockets and recalls past battles, longing for quiet and silence when no one is listening or disturbed.
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Sumter
Gettysburg
Antietam
Chattanooga Heights
Robert Donnell
Slocun
Sean
Itera
Heswas
Henry Aillere
Slocum
Akeeree
Henry Hillers
Boye
A Peaceful Patriot by Allen Arthur
A 1910 poem fragment argues for pacifist faith in gospel over war. It contrasts peaceful creed with calls to war and contemplates using a little gunpowder for defense against slaughter. The speaker claims national pride yet questions violence, urging restraint and righteousness.
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