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In history we often see The record of a noted tree. We&rsquo;ll now some history pages turn And note what trees we there discern: And foremost of this famous band We think the Charter Oak should stand. We love to read the story o&rsquo;er, How Andrus came from England&rsquo;s shore As governor in this new land, And ruled it with a tyrant hand; How, when he came to Hartford town Demanding with a haughty frown The charter of the people&rsquo;s rights. All suddenly out went the lights; And, e&rsquo;er again they reappeared, The charter to their hearts endeared Lay safely in this hollow tree. Guard of the people&rsquo;s liberty. All honor, then, to Wadsworth&rsquo;s name, Who gave the Charter Oak its fame.

Another very famous tree Was called the Elm of Liberty. Beneath its shade the patriots bold For tyranny their hatred told. Upon its branches high and free Was often hung in effigy Such persons as the patriots thought Opposed the freedom that they sought. In war time, oft beneath this tree The people prayed for victory; And when at last the old tree fell There sadly rang each Boston bell.

In Cambridge there is standing yet A tree we never should forget; For here, equipped with sword and gun, There stood our honored Washington, When of the little patriot band For freedom&rsquo;s cause he took command. Despite its age&mdash;three hundred years&mdash; Its lofty head it still uprears; Its mighty arms extending wide. It stands our country&rsquo;s boasted pride.

When, in spite of pride, pomp, and boast, Burgoyne surrendered with his host. And then was brought to Albany A prisoner of war to be. In gratitude for his defeat. That day, upon the city street An elm was planted, which they say Still stands in memory of that day.