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Written June 10th, 1898, to commemorate in verse the great achievement of Richard P. Hobson and his crew of seven men, in sinking the steamer “Merrimac,” in the mouth of Santiago harbor, island of Cuba, under orders of Admiral Sampson.

When Hobson saw his country’s need,

Demanded human sacrifice,

He asked that he might do the deed,

And give his life to pay the price.