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Published March 2025. The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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Diary of Ford Madox Brown is in Victorian Books.
The Diary of Ford Madox Brown edited by Virginia Surtees. Published in 1981.
10 Feb 1849. Up late through foolery the night before. Began the veil of Cordelia, only laid in a part of it when a girl as loves me came in & disturbed me1 (3 hours).
Note 1. Very probably Emma Hill (age 19) whom he was later to marry. Though not mentioned by name she may have made her appearance as a model at the end of 1848. There exists a study of her head for Cordelia dated "Xmas/48" (Birmingham).
08 Jul 1849. Cleaned Brushes — waited in vain for E1 to come back from the country. Began work after diner, scetched in some of the females preparatory for next day (5 hours).
Note 1. Presumably "Emma (age 20)".
10 Jul 1849. Miss wild, did nothing in consequence of forgetting the time & walking too long in the park. After diner Emma (age 20) came back, went to the play.
11 Jul 1849. Emma (age 20) came by 12, painted in the veil & afterwards the face from Emma the (ladye with ye red Head Dress1) (7 hours work).
Note 1. A reference to his painting Lear and Cordela.