(JAMES FRANK) Autograph Poem titled Surrendered written by A

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(JAMES, FRANK.) Autograph Poem titled Surrendered, written by Annie Ralston James, Frank James's wife, two days after his surrender. 12 verses beginning "See, that man with his dark brows bent; There he stands with his heart on fire, Heavy with burdens of discontent, Humbled into the very mire." Inscribed at the end of the poem, "Written for Maj. Edwards paper Oct. 7th 1882." With an envelope addressed to Frank James from Miss G. R. Edwards postmarked 16 June 1912. The poem is inscribed on the address leaf in another later hand (possibly by Frank James?) "This belongs to Mrs. Frank James Kearny MO." 3 pages, folded 8vo sheet; minor fading, some expert restoration along the folds. Np, 7 October 1882

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"See, that man with his dark brows bent; There he stands with his heart on fire, Heavy with burdens of discontent, Humbled into the very mire. We are many - he is but one; Hunted, haunted, from dawn 'till dark, Keeping at bay from sun to sun, Those who have chosen him for a mark. Now he comes like Paul to the cross, Comes and surrenders gun and sword; Who will sift the gold from the dross? Has mercy now no pitying word? . . ."<