SD489. Arabella Moulton-Barrett to George Goodin Moulton-Barrett
Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 1, 335 (in part).
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[15 July] [?1824]
To my dearest George
On his birthday
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1
Come Muses come, and aid my lay
For one so dear was born today
His name is George, I tell you so
He is beloved by all he knows
2
He is so docile kind, and good,
And ne’er is in an idle mood
Oh! I have seen his kind looks trace
Each angel feature in his face
3
It is our high duty to fulfill
Your Majesty’s most gracious will
Corcordia come, and reign this day
And mind with you peace convey
4
And may he live for many years
Blessed with joys, and free from tears
Yes, yes, indeed my dearest boy
And I promise we will not you annoy
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This is indeed a happy day for us all for it is our dear brother’s birth I wish him many happy returns of it and I hope he will enjoy it and succeed in every thing that he does and always love
His affectionate
Sister Arabell
Address, on integral page: To / Dearest George / On his birthday.
Publication: None traced.
Manuscript: Gordon E. Moulton-Barrett.
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