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Only a Private

Summary

Poem entitled "Only a Private," by Lilia Lysle, relates the toil of the unheralded private, who seeks only to defend the flag and receives little acclaim for his sacrifice.

Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald and Torch Light

Publication Date: June 14th, 1865

Page/Column: 1D

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Soldiers' Lives
  • Poetry / Literature

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