Manuscript (Poem) - circa 1860s

A handwritten four-line poem signed by Francis Lieber, likely an autograph response, which reads: "Let Emperor never rule This land,/ Nor fitful Crowd, nor senseless pride;/ Our master is our self-made Law/ To him we bow, and none beside." The item also includes a newspaper obituary for Dr. Francis Lieber, dated October 3, 1872, detailing his life as a political philosopher, his military service, and his contributions to political science and international law, notably the "Lieber Code" during the American Civil War. The poem is written in a neat cursive hand on a folded sheet of paper. The obituary is a printed column of text, clipped from a newspaper. **3.

Associated People/Businesses

• Francis Lieber (Author)
• Dr. Francis Lieber (Professor)
• Lieber, Dr. Francis

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Poetry
• Manuscripts
• Obituaries
• Political philosophy
• Civil War (U.S.)
• International law
• Francis Lieber
• 19th century
• American history
• German history
• Autographs

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 23, Folder 1