Pity the sorrowful: Concerning his sickness, caused by lifting, which injured his spine, affecting his head and eyesight badly, confining him to his bed and a dark room for three years

Composed by A.W. Harmon. Poetry printed in two columns divided by double rule; within ornamental border; "P" in title as decorated initial. Internal evidence, e.g. border and indication of Civil War coming to an end, suggests possible range of dates.