Supporting Documents

SD521.  Charles John Moulton-Barrett to Edward Moulton-Barrett (father)

Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 1, 337 (in part).

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May 28th 1825.

To dearest Papa

On his birthday

Your buttler is now going to take his abode

And before he goes he must write you an ode

And you must give him a glass of wine to drink your good health

And I hope you will have happiness and wealth

Many more happy days mayest thou enjoy

And ever love your sweetest boy

Now dear Papa I must wish you good bye

Without a single tear or without a sigh

Many happy returns of your birthday. Though the day is almost spent I hope the pleasure we will have this evening will make up for the former part of the day. Ever believe my

Your affectionate Storm

alias CJB

Address, on integral page: To / the king who reigns to day.

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Berg Collection.

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