On this 1848 handwritten valentine, written to George H. Knight, each letter spells out the recipient's name:
Generous Knight! A nature true
Each one owns to be your due
Open brow and manly face
Radiant with nature's grace
Genius bless thee from her store
Earth her choicest blessing know
Kingly power we wield today
None own mandate may gainsay
I, therefore of my sovereign will
Guided by the hearts fond thrill
Hold you by this queenly sign
To be my faithful Valentine
