SD604. George Goodin Moulton-Barrett to Octavius Moulton-Barrett
Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 2, 347 (in part).
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To dearest octavius
on his birthday
April 11th 1827
1
Octavius dear, you’re three years old
I’m sure you’re very brave & bold
Even when you’re in the dark
Provided you can see a spark
2
My dearest boy, that I love you
You may be very sure is true
And oh! may you also love me
Quite as long as you may be.
Your affecte
George Gooden Barrett
Address, on integral page: dearest Octavius.
Publication: None traced.
Manuscript: Wellesley College.
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