228. SAMUEL FRANCIS SMITH (1808-1895) American clergyman and poet, author of our nation hymn "America" (1832), otherwise known as "My Country `Tis of Thee". Fine A.Q.S., 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], Dec. 21, 1894, the first seven-line verso of "America" ("My country `tis of thee..."), beautifully penned, signed at bottom with addition: "Written in 1832". Very good to near fine condition. $700-900