letters from dickinson to elbridge g. bowdoin

February 1851


I weave for the Lamp of Evening - but fairer colors than mine are twined while stars are shining.

I know of a shuttle swift - I know of a fairy gift - mat for the "Lamp of Life" - the little Bachelor's wife!

thomas johnson's note on letter 41 | index to dickinson/bowdoin letters

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