If I should write a sentiment,
The best I could invent,
‘Twould not be worth a dime, I fear —
That is — a cent, I ment.
Peter Newell

Peter Newell, Autograph Poem Signed, “Peter Newell,” one page, March 15, 1902 (in recipient’s hand at bottom edge), plain paper, 6 x 4.75 inches.

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