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 from me, and to know that those who sit at home love and honour them.

".

"8th August, 1855."

On the occasion of the marriage of the Princess Royal (January 25, 1858) Mr. Tennyson wrote two additional verses to the National Anthem, which appeared in all the newspapers on the following day.

In the "Times" of Monday, May 9, 1859, appeared the famous stanzas, there headed "The War," but better known under the title of "Riflemen form!" bearing the signature of T., which have always been attributed to Mr. Tennyson, though never acknowledged by him. The Poet's interest in the Volunteer Movement has more recently been evinced by his letter to the late Colonel Richards, who claimed to be considered as its chief originator:

"Farringford, Freshwater,

"Isle of Wight, April 19, 1867.

"I most heartily congratulate you on your having been able to do so much for your country; and I hope that you will not cease from your labours until it is