At the Rev. Mr. Armstrong's,
Clonoulty,
Cashel."
Date of postmark, Se, 6, 1816.
The handwriting is small, neat, and clear, and there is only one slight verbal correction, which occurs in the last verse; in verses 3 and 4 a few end words have been torn off by the seal.
There is a postscript, as it has no reference, however, to the poem, it is needless to reprint it.
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Thomas Hood.
1798—MAY 3, 1845.
In Hood's poems a rare blending is found of wit, fancy, humour and pathos; and as his personal character was amiable, gentle and good, his memory is cherished by Englishmen with peculiar affection and respect.