Not Yours to Give by Davy Crockett

In this tale an unidentified narrator relates Davy Crockett's experience when he was a member of Congress (1827–31, 1832–1835). The story is slightly condensed from The Life of Colonel David Crockett compiled by Edward S. Ellis (Philadelphia: Porter & Coates, 1884).

First published as "A Sockdolager" in The Freeman, August 1961, "Not Yours to Give" has been a FEE favorite for more than 40 years, second in popularity only to "I, Pencil.". . .

One day in the House of Representatives, a bill was taken up appropriating money for the benefit of a widow of a distinguished naval officer. Several beautiful speeches had been made in its support. The Speaker was just about to put the question when Crockett arose: 

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