This Autographed 8x10 Hand Written My country, 'tis of thee Poem/Lyrics Document has been Personally Signed by Samuel Francis Smith. This item is 100% Authentic to include a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) / hologram by Beckett Authentication Services. The authenticity can be verified on Beckett Authentication Services website. Highly desirable handwritten poem on an off-white 10 x 8 sheet, signed at the conclusion in ink, "S. F. Smith, Written in 1823." Smith pens the four original verses of "America" in their entirety, beginning: "My country, 'tis of thee, / Sweet land of liberty, / Of thee I sing; / Land where my fathers died, / Land of the pilgrims' pride, / From every mountain side, / Let freedom ring." In fine condition, with scattered small stains.