To Clasp Thy Hand in Mine Again

Send us Fan MailThis episode is about a very popular writer from the 19th century who is little known today - Fitz-Greene Halleck.  This episode concentrates on his time in New York and relationship with the extremely handsome Joseph Rodham Drake.00:00 Introduction02:18 Early life  02:54 Discussion of Hearing Loss 07:02 Fitz-Greene goes to New York11:17 Joseph Rodman Drake (and names)13:22 Sir Francis Drake story19:01 Halleck and Drake’s Relationship27:52 Monuments erected to Halleck31:12 Future Episodes31:37 SourcesLearn about Halleck’s early life in a small townLearn about his membership in the Ugly ClubListen to Mr. Bartley’s childhood story about “Sir Francis” and marriage equalityLearn where “to clasp thy hand in mine” comes fromLearn about the love between Greene and Joseph DrakeLearn about the statue of Halleck in Central ParkSupport the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.