1501. Thomas Westwood to EBB

As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 8, 155–156.

Chase Side

Jany 9th [1844] [1]

Good news.!—dear Miss Barrett—the book has arrived. [2] It had been taken to Cheshunt– [3] I gave a great jump, (in the spirit) when I saw it, & when I opened it, & saw your marks & Mr Horne’s handwriting, I gave a greater jump still– I cannot stay to write more, for I wish to relieve you from all anxiety on the subject– Believe me.

Very truly yours

T. Westwood–

I hope my parcel reached you duly—it was forwarded on Satr [4]

This is not a hint, to write—far from it—but the mistake, which has been made with your book makes one suspicious.

Address: Miss E. B. Barrett. / 50 Wimpole St. / London.

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Armstrong Browning Library.

1. Year provided by postmark.

2. The volume of Horne’s tragedies mentioned by EBB in letter 1477.

3. Cheshunt is some 5 miles N.E. of Enfield Chase.

4. His new book, sent with letter 1490.

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