On June 26, 2012, HSP hosted a reception in memory of author and historian Esther Ann McFarland. Her newly published book entitled William Lewis, Esquire: Enlightened Statesman, Profound Lawyer, and Useful Citizen was available for purchase for the first time that evening.
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Photos:
![George McFarland, son of Esther Ann, and Rudolph Garcia, who reviewed the book](https://hsp.org/sites/default/files/img_2716.jpg)
![Chocolate-covered strawberries in honor of Esther Ann's connection with Strawberry Mansion](https://hsp.org/sites/default/files/img_2697.jpg)
!["William Lewis, Esquire: Enlightened Statesman, Profound Lawyer, and Useful Citizen" by Esther Ann McFarland, with Mickey Herr](https://hsp.org/sites/default/files/img_2701.jpg)
![Mickey Herr (center) helped Esther Ann write the book, pictured with Sandi Otte (left) and Sandi Hewlett (right).](https://hsp.org/sites/default/files/img_2702.jpg)
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![Drew McGhie, George McFarland, and Anne McGhie (left to right)](https://hsp.org/sites/default/files/img_2706.jpg)
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![President and CEO Kim Sajet spoke about Esther Ann's involvement with HSP.](https://hsp.org/sites/default/files/img_2711.jpg)
![George McFarland talked about Esther Ann's goals for the book.](https://hsp.org/sites/default/files/img_2712.jpg)
![Mickey Herr discussed Esther Ann's thorough research abilities and the journey they took together to complete the book.](https://hsp.org/sites/default/files/img_2715_0.jpg)
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![Original documents used in McFarland's book were on display in HSP's Reading Room.](https://hsp.org/sites/default/files/img_2721.jpg)
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