Jean Ingelow: Sheet Music. (original) (raw)

Sullivan dedicated his song, "O Fair Dove" O Fond Dove!" to Rachel Scott Russell; it was published by Ashdown & Parry in 1868.

Rachel Scott Russell and Sullivan had a romantic liaison during the 1860s. This song was dedicated to her after her mother had unsuccessfully tried to prevent the pair seeing one another. Rachel would sometimes sign her letters to Sullivan "Fond Dove" or "F.D".