SD601. Arabella Moulton-Barrett to Octavius Moulton-Barrett

Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 2, 347 (in part).

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[11 April] [?1827]

Behold! again the return of Spring! it brings with it a day of happiness and festivity for us all, the celebrated anniversary of our dearest brother whom we all have so much affection for, mine is so great, that I shall not attempt to describe it by my pen, may we have every reason to love him still more next year than we do this. I trust that he may have many returns of this joyful day and that he may increase in virtues each succeeding year and always love his

Ever affectionate

Arabel

Address, on integral page: Master Octavius Barrett / Hope End.

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Wellesley College.

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