A CHRISTMAS OFFERING:

BY MRS. ELIZABETH DIMOND, OF BRISTOL, R. I. PROVIDENCE: PRINTED BY KNOWLES AND VOSE. 1847.

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MRS. SMITH,

Providence, R. I.

Dear Friend:

You may be surprised to hear that your old friend, in her eighty-fourth year, while musing upon God’s mercy and wisdom, has brought forth this little poem on Creation; which, together with others, permit me to inscribe to you, wishing you a prolongation of the prosperity and happiness you enjoy.

I am yours, &c. ELIZABETH DIMOND.

Bristol, R. I., Dec. 18, 1847.

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ON THE DEPARTURE OF MY GRANDSON.

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AFTER A SNOW STORM.

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LINES,

On presenting two Italian images, in the attitude of dancing, with tambourine and bowl in hand, to a friend.

LINES,

Addressed to a lady on the arrival of her husband in New York.

TO THE FRIEND OF MY YOUTH.

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ON THE DEATH OF AN INFANT.

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A WISH FOR THE SAILOR.

FOOTNOTES:

[A] After a great fall of snow, sleds, with cattle attached, filled with men and boys, with floating banners and merry bells, cut their way through the snow; thus making the streets passable for lighter vehicles, and for foot passengers.

[B] A name applied by a friend, denoting freshness and vivacity. The Gillyflower united denotes the sweetness of her temper.

[C] “O’er the ferry way,” the residence of my friend’s brother, a delightful farm situated between Bristol and Newport, called the “Elam Place.”