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Canning, Josiah D. (1816-1892)

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EPITAPH

For a lady famed for her virtues.

We ask no tears from sympathetic eyes—
To grieve for one who cannot grieve is wrong;
But mixed with gratitude be your surprise,
And angel deigned to dwell on earth so long.
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