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(Encyclopedia) Sherman, James Schoolcraft, 1855–1912, Vice President of the United States (1909–12), b. near Utica, N.Y. A lawyer, he was (1884–85) mayor of Utica. Sherman served (1887–91, 1893–1909…
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With old mill boards and sea-green slates,
And smithy work from the Gort forge,
Restored this tower for my wife George;
And may…
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Who grips his long spear so to push
That dragon through the fading light,
Loved the lady; and it…
Demon and BeastFor certain minutes at the least
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That plague me day and night
Ran out of my sight;
Though I had long pernned in the gyre,
Between my…
Easter, 1916I have met them at close of day
Coming with vivid faces
From counter or desk among grey
Eighteenth-century houses.
I have passed with a nod of the head
Or polite meaningless words…
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