Poem, "The Last Camp," 1872 and 1894
THF86966 / Poem, "The Last Camp," 1872 and 1894
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Artifact Overview
This poem, written by J. Wesley Benedict, was read at a Memorial Day gathering in Port Huron, Michigan, in 1894. Benedict expressed gratitude for the sacrifices made by those who had fought the Civil War. The first nine stanzas, written in 1872, reflect the hardship of war and cost of freedom. The remaining four stanzas, added twenty years later, focus on reconciliation.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poem
Date Made
1872 and 1894
Subject Date
1861-1865
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Composed by J. Wesley Benedict of Port Huron, Michigan
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2010.36.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of James Edward Benedict and Patricia Wightman Benedict.
Material
Ink
Paper (Fiber product)
Ribbon (Material)
Technique
Handwriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5.75 in
Width: 9.75 in
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