Lot 4049
(Rush, Benjamin). Two poems in praise of Dr. Rush (1745-1813), two pages each, 8 x 6½ in., both written in 1813. "On the death of Rush" has eight stanzas, the final one being: "Freedom's sons now join the chorus / Join to celebrate his fame / Mighty Rush has gone before us / Let us emulate his Fame." Light toning only. The second poem has six stanzas and is titled: "Lines On Receiving from Dr. Rush of Philadelphia a piece of the Tree under which W. Penn made his treaty with the Indians and which was blown down in 1812; converted to the purpose of an Inkstand." This poem has two old tape repairs on verso and at left edge. It was written by William Roscoe, Liverpool, Jan. 27, 1813; the first poem may be by Roscoe also. Both note at the end that they were copied by J.P. Smith for his Aunt Abigail Pancoast.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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