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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