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1808—1908TO GREENSBORO—NORTH CAROLINA
Greensboro is soon to celebrate her hundredth birthday,
And I should like to write a little lay
That would immortalize this paradise
Which lies so near my heart
And sing a song that would resound
The whole world round.

From our General of Revolutionary fame
It gained its bright and honored name,
And ever fresh with verdure fair
Nature with her naming seemed to share.
Dear Friends I love you all and feel that you have the right
To call upon your children anywhere
To sing your praises far and near.

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