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Seba Smith (1792–1868)
Smith, Seba [“Major Jack Downing”]. An American journalist and political satirist; born in Buckfield, ME, Sept. 14, 1792; died in Patchogue, Long Island, July 29, 1868. His publications include: ‘The Life and Writings of Major Jack Downing,’ a series of humorous and satirical letters written during the administration of President Jackson (1833); ‘Powhatan,’ a poetic romance (1841); ‘New Elements in Geometry’ (1850); and ‘Way Down East’ (1855).