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SD622.  Henry Moulton-Barrett to Edward Moulton-Barrett (father)

Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 2, 348 (in part).

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[28 May] [?1827]

What do I hear?

Papa so dear

On this day was born,

Even on this morn?

Then Oh! sorrow scorn,

And come let us jump;

I’ll give you a thump,

If you’re not all merry.

And drink his health in Cherry,

Friend Daisy may have Perry

Dearest Papa’s most affecte Henry

Address, on integral page: To the genteel Farmer / Monsieur Barrett.

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Wellesley College.

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