"On the death of Mary Rhoads wrote on the 25 of December 88" : holograph poem signed, 1788.

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Creator

Montgomery, H.

Location

Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle

Extent

• 2 p. (single sheet); 23 x 19.5 cm.

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Pforzheimer Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Nine quatrains in ink, on laid paper : (MISC 0988) : begins, "Ah! busy Memory how sharp thy stings / When Joys departed are the painful theme ..."; inscription followingpoem reads in full, "To S. Rhoads this simple effort of anHumble Muse is / sent by her very sincerely sympathising /H. Montgomery."

Biographical/Historical Note

H. Montgomery, Mary Rhoads and S. Rhoads remain unidentified.

Controlled Access Term

• English poetry -- 18th century -- Manuscripts -- Specimens.

Additional Creator Name

• Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle: Manuscripts, 1772-1925