A dissertation on the Rev. Jonas Clarke's seat at Lexington

Poetry and prose. Printed in blue on cream-colored paper; type ornaments on page [1] Poem in 23 four-line stanzas on pages [2-4] At head of title on page [1]: The following poem is supposed to have been written by John Mascarene, a Spanish student, living in the family of Dr. Henry Ware, at Cambridge, and presented to his daughter, Lucy Clarke Ware. It was probably written sometime between 1800 and 1805, the date of Mr. Clarke's death. Date from acquisition date by previous owner. First line of poem: At it's [sic] approach you view an elm.