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2 of nature left many of the old trees stand so that today the descendants take off their hats in the presence of these
living monuments. They generally planted a few white pine trees near the house, a buttonwood to shade the spring house, and
aid in keeping the milk cool, which was appreciatively remarked on by Peter Kahn who visited here in 1749. The oak, ash, hickory,
locust, chestnut, sassafras, birch, and beech predominate today. At present, I am engaged in writing an article entitled
Authors Trees, in which I purpose naming the favorite trees of many distinguished men and women of Europe and America. This
is taken from the autograph letters written to me years ago by the poets themselves. I would crave your indulgence long enough
to say that Holmes, Trowbridge, Rexford and Mrs. H. B. Stowe chose the graceful New England elm. Emerson, Whittier, and Randall
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