To John W Hamersley , Salutation, front

to John W. Hamersley, Salutation, front $10 To John W. Hamersley Esq. (Salutations, on his first a Reception night .. in the winter of 1878-79.) Hail to thee, Hamersley, host of the Kingly heart, Would I were with thee to share the delight Of those favoured friends, Who from Earth's most utmost ends Will gather around thee in greeting this night! I, once a link in that circle of happiness, look back to the hours I spent with you then Halved with brilliance [ ] that d'alliance, Writer Unknown to John W Hamersley Date written 1879-0x-0x Paper x in x xin Pen Penmanship Style File name Unknown2 18xx-00x-00x-00x [a John W. Hamersley was a lawyer who lived in New York City] [1]