Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Mrs. Jenks” in chapter 106 of Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 7.:
... proud splendor.
Some gentlemen of New-York City, hearing of the circumstance, came up and took Mr. Jenks down to that city, purchased for him a magnificent American flag, and bade him give it into Mrs. Jenks 's hand, to be hoisted on the Fourth of July ensuing, saying, as they gave it, that they were sure she was able to defend it and keep it flying.
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