Union First Line Index of English Verse
13th-19th Century (bulk 1500-1800)
First Line:
Two friends, and those so weak of sight Forbear me, Taylor, to bemoan
Author (Last name, First):
Bishop, Samuel
Title:
Extempore by the same to the Reverend Mr. Taylor, on meeting at his House, the Dean of Bristol, Dr. Barton, and the Reverend Mr. Fayling - both labouring under the Misfortune of an almost total Privation of Sight
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Born for peculiar taste and praise Live not to see, but to be seen
Library:
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Shelfmark:
Lt 104
Folio:
f. 89r
Ref Nbr:
6402
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Names Mentioned:
Taylor, Rev. [ ]
Barton, Cutts, dean of Bristol, d. 1780
Fayling, Rev. [ ]
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