Mungen Acrostic

The image displays a handwritten acrostic poem titled "Col. L.F. Copeland, of South Bend, Indiana" by W. Runyen. The poem spells out "Copeland" with the initial letters of each line, praising the orator L.F. Copeland for his eloquence and humor. The verse describes him as a distinguished speaker who leads with renown and whose words inspire laughter and thought. The text emphasizes his logical arguments, eloquent speech, and the effective communication of ideas, highlighting his ability to uplift and command respect. The poem ends with a date and location, "Findlay, Ohio, March 18th, 1881." The writing is in elegant cursive, covering the entirety of a single sheet of paper.