To Mr. Frederick F. Worrest, Pequea P.O., Lancaster Coy, Penn.

“More constant than the evening star

   Which mildly beams above –

That diadem – Oh! dearer far,

   A friends gentle love .”

Brighter than the dew-drop on the rose

  Than Nature’s smile more gay –

A living fount which ever flows,

  Warmed by loves pure ray.

Gem of the heart! Life’s gift divine

   [Bedewed] that as from above –

Glad offering, at affection’s shrine –

              A friend’s holy Love .”

                            From your sweet

                                 Valentine

Feb 14 th , 1851