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Poem: "The Tollbridge Keeper" by Sam Walter Foss

Posted on 1 August, 2007 by Janice Brown

I live here by my tollbridge
  Content, without a want,–
My bridge, that joins these mighty States,
  New … Continue reading →

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Poem: "My Properties," by Sam Walter Foss

Posted on 20 June, 2007 by Janice Brown

I own no park I keep no horse, I can't afford a stable, I have no cellar stored with wine, I set a frugal table… Continue reading →

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Poem: First a howling blizzard woke us by Lilja Rogers

Posted on 31 May, 2007 by Janice Brown

“First a howling blizzard woke us,
Then the rains came down to soak us.
Now before the mind can focus … Continue reading →

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Portsmouth New Hampshire Soldier, Executive Clerk, Poet: Samuel Adams Wiggin (1832-1899)

Posted on 25 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

Samuel Adams Wiggin, son of Samuel P. & Eliza (Wendell) Wiggin was born at Portsmouth, N.H., May 27, 1832. His … Continue reading →

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Poem: "The Skater’s Song," by Rev. Ephraim Peabody

Posted on 6 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

Away! away! — our fires stream bright
 Along the frozen river,
And their arrowy sparkles of brilliant light
 On the … Continue reading →

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