SD427. Charles John Moulton-Barrett to Mary Moulton-Barrett
Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 1, 332 (in part).
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[1 May 1822]
My dearest Mama
What shall I say
Upon your birthday
Which was the first of May
Now Mama sing a song
And I will make a datter with the tongs
And blow the trumpets beat the drums
And put away all nasty Sums
This is your birthday
I have got no more to say
so pray let us go and play
Address, on integral page: To Mama / with the / Rheumatism.
Publication: None traced.
Manuscript: Berg Collection.
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