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The Parting [Manuscript of a poem by William Motherwell], undated

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Identifier: Coll-10/6/128(i)

Scope and Contents

The Parting [Manuscript of a poem by William Motherwell]. Holograph. Undated. Motherwell, William, 1797-1835, Author; Ramsay, Philip A., Author.

Note: Autograph poem, 4 stanzas on one sheet. Annotation on verso: 'The above is in the handwriting of the author William Motherwell, and is a first copy of verses published by him. It was found by me when arranging his papers after his death. P.A. Ramsay Edinburgh 1842'. Pencil inscription, by Adam White; 'Author of a work on Renfrewshire [Views in Renfrewshire (1839)] / given me by Dr Sinclair'.

Dates

  • Creation: undated

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Open.

Full Extent

1 holograph item

Physical Facet

holograph

General

Autograph poem, 4 stanzas on one sheet. Annotation on verso: 'The above is in the handwriting of the author William Motherwell, and is a first copy of verses published by him. It was found by me when arranging his papers after his death. P.A. Ramsay Edinburgh 1842'. Pencil inscription, by Adam White; 'Author of a work on Renfrewshire [Views in Renfrewshire (1839)] / given me by Dr Sinclair'

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