From manuscripts in Cowper's hand : transcripts of poems, undated [ca. 1798-1820].

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From manuscripts in Cowper's hand : transcripts of poems, undated [ca. 1798-1820].

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Transcriptions of "To my sister on her refusing to shew me a poem written on the following lines: Grace was in all her steps Heaven in here Eye / In all her Gestures dignity & love" (8 ll., first line: "Daughter of Eve & Sister mine"); "On the shortness of Human Life" (16 ll., first line: "Suns that set & moons that wane"); and "Inscription for the Portrait of Cowper" (4 ll., first line: "Behold the Bard who captivates all Hearts").

1 item (3 p.) ; 22.6 cm

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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