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Henry Peterson was an American editor, novelist, poet, and playwright, born on December 7, 1818, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was widely known for his long tenure as the editor of The Saturday Evening Post, a position he held for thirty years. In addition to his editorial work, he was the owner of the H. Peterson & Company publishing firm, a part of the prominent Peterson family of publishers. This family included his brother Robert Evans Peterson and his cousin Charles Jacobs Peterson, both of whom were influential in the publishing world. Peterson was deeply involved in the literary scene of his time, contributing as both an editor and a creator of his own works. His publications included poetry collections, with his notable work being Poems: Including The Modern Job, Second Series. He was married to Sarah Webb Peterson, with whom he had a son, Arthur Peterson. He passed away on October 10, 1891, at the age of 72 in his hometown of Philadelphia. His legacy endures through his work in publishing and his literary contributions.