149 WEST EIGHTY-EIGHTH STREET,

NEW YORK CITY.

MRS. HELEN DODGE KNEELAND:

DEAR MADAM: Some time ago I accidentally came across the verses
written by Samuel Dodge and used by R. W. Chambers in story "Hidden
Children." I wrote to him, inviting him to come and look at the
original manuscript, which has come down to me from my mother, whose
maiden name was Helen Dodge Cocks, a great-granddaughter of Samuel
Dodge, of Poughkeepsie, the author of them.

So far Mr. Chambers has not come, but he answered my note, inclosing
your note to him. I have written to him, suggesting that he insert a
footnote giving the authorship of the verses, that it would gratify
the descendants of Samuel Dodge, as well as be a tribute to a
patriotic citizen.

These verses have been published a number of times. About three years
ago by chance I read them in the December National Magazine, p. 247
(Boston), entitled "A Revolutionary Puzzle," and stating that the
author was unknown. Considering it my duty to place the honor where it
belonged, I wrote to the editor, giving the facts, which he
courteously published in the September number, 1911, p. 876.

Should you be in New York any time, I will take pleasure in showing
you the original manuscripts.

Very truly yours,