William Cullen Bryant 1794-1878 American poet author of "Thanatopsis". A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.,., New York, July 14, 1851 to noted American sculptor Hiram Powers 1E05-73), describing Powers as "... one of the men ofgenius whose productions illustrate the country of our common birth . " and asking that He accept the visit of two of Bryants friends.