| Description | Collection of manuscript poems in different hands, the majority of which appear to be original works. Includes poem on "Home" dated 22nd March 1844, written by Edward Willes and dedicated to his son Edward Henry Willes, "Ostend Farewell" written by Edward Willes and dedicated and sent to his son Edward Henry Willes with a note that he means to dine at Shiplake on Thursday and would like to see 'Tato' and telling him to give courage to poor shivering Willie if he can. "On Imaginary Schemes Of Happiness" [in the hand of the Reverend Edward?] a copy of "Joan of Arc's Farewell" by Schiller, copied by Edward Henry Willes at Brussels, 6th Feb 1850, and a poem "For The Album Of A.C.G." [Ann Caroline Greatheed?] by E.W. Also a jocular poem "Kate's Lamentation for the loss of Ned" about "Kate's" love for Ned [Edward Willes] written by Revd Dr Cobbe, "The Rule of Life to Eliza" by F.C., "A Receipt For Love" sent to Miss Willes and numerous anonymous poems and riddles. |