[Hardy-l] A genuine Hardy manuscript?

[Bill Morgan]

Robert & all--

I think the ms. Is genuine.  The handwriting, signature, etc. are
convincing, and we do know from a letter to Florence Henniker that TH sent
the Graphic a shorter version of the poem in order not to "burden" the
journal unduly.  That the ms. bears the marks of having been in the Adams
Collection is another sign of its authenticity.  

A lovely piece for a collector or a museum.

Bill Morgan

Subject: [Hardy-l] A genuine Hardy manuscript?

Dear All,

I have my doubts, but I wonder what others think?

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Best wishes,
Robert Goddard
York, UK.