Henry Wheeler Shaw was one of the "brightest and most popular humorous men of the day" (J. Derby 239).
A speech introducing the poet at a festival as well as Billings' following speech.
Article includes a speech introducing Josh Billings as well as the speech Billings gave in response.
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Henry Wheeler Shaw was one of the "brightest and most popular humorous men of the day" (J. Derby 239).
Henry Wheeler Shaw was one of the "brightest and most popular humorous men of the day" (J. Derby 239).
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