SD482. Arabella Moulton-Barrett to Edward Moulton-Barrett (father)
Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 1, 335 (in part).
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To my dearest Papa
On his birthday
May 28th 1824
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1
This is the twenty eight of May
So Muses come and aid my lay
For one so dear was born today
The name beloved, I need not say
2
Dear Papa may this day be spent
In happiness and in content
In joy in mirth and merry play
Which ought to make a happy day
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Many happy returns of your birthday my dearest Papa and may you live long and be happy and wise all the rest of your life
Your ever affectionate
Arabell
Address, on integral page: To / Dearest Papa / On his birthday.
Publication: None traced.
Manuscript: Gordon E. Moulton-Barrett.
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