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Accurate transcript of complete text, probably from The Improvisatrice.
Transcript of poem partially obscured by later use of the manuscript as a scrapbook. Probably copied from The Improvisatrice.
I never framed a wish or formed a plan that flattered mewith hopes of earthly bliss. But thou wert there. [rewriting of lines 695-697 of Book IV]
To Jane Whene'er I see those smiling eyes... [the 'transcript' does not follow the original to the letter]
'From Rokeby' 'The tear that down childhood's cheek...' [4lines]
'Extract from Murphy's Grecian Daughter' 'Filial Affection'
May heavenly Angels their soft wings display And guide you safe thro' ev'ry dangerous way In every step may you most happy be And tho far distant often think of me [some differences from the original]
'I knew, I knew it could not last...' [transcript (exact) of lines 277-294]
'Oh! Had wenever met/...' [transcript of lines 384-387]