Two manuscript copies of the satirical verse, 'My boy Hobby' by Lord Byron in an unidentified hand., Circa 1832, undated.
Scope and Contents
There are here two manuscript copies of the poem 'My Boy Hobbie O', which was sent in a letter of Lord Byron to John Murray [II] in 1820. Hobhouse was upset by the poem and the fact that Murray had allowed it to circulate.
The first copy is annotated with the phrase 'an imperfect recollection' and there are indeed differences between the poem as it exists in other places and that which appears on both copies here.
Neither manuscript is dated, but one copy has a watermark of 1832.
The copies appear to be in the same hand.
Dates
- Creation: Circa 1832, undated.
Creator
- From the Fonds: John Murray (publishers, London) (Originator, Organization)
- From the Fonds: Murray, family, of London, publishers (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
3 Leaves
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
i + 2 folios.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
0425O
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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