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Miss Farrer : 'Ode on the Spring'

[Thomas Edwards to Samuel Richardson, 18 July 1754:] 'I return you many thanks for Miss Farrer's Ode on the Spring; it is a charming piece, and must do her honour with all judges.'

Century: 1700-1799     Reader/Listener/Group: Thomas Edwards      Manuscript: Unknown

Miss Farrer : 'Ode to Cynthia'

[Thomas Edwards to Samuel Richardson, 1 August 1754:] 'I give you many thanks for that sweet little Ode of Miss Farrer's. I think myself honoured by the trust, and promise that the conditions [of his being given permission to read it] shall be religiously observed.'

Century: 1700-1799     Reader/Listener/Group: Thomas Edwards      Manuscript: Unknown

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