Uploaded November 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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"Anne" appears in Henry's poetry manuscript. The music, "Cherokee Chiefs," appears in Henry's music manuscript. The poem is read by Byron Nilsson, who played Henry in "The Trial Before Christmas." Vintage postcard illustrations.

To my little niece ANNE DUYCKINCK,
aged 9 years.

To his charming black-ey'd niece
Uncle Harry wishest peace!
Wishes roses ever strow'd
O'er her sublunary road!

No rude winds around her howl
O'er her head no tempests scowl;
No red lightnings flash around
No loud thunders rock the ground!

Bright has been her morning sun
Brighter still be that to come!
All a blue serene above,
Within, all innocence & love.