3223. EBB to William Brailsford

As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 19, 157–158.

Florence. Casa Guidi.

[9] July. 1853– [1]

Dear Sir, [2]

From any friend of my friend Mr Westwood’s I should have pleasure in accepting such a gift as your book,—still more, with this smell of good & pure thoughts in the leaves of it– The poetical sentiment brings its own joy, and I wish you all of it—in which cordial wish my husband joins.

We thank you much for the sympathy you express to us,—and I remain

very truly yours

Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Address: Angleterre viâ France– / W. Brailsford Esqre / The Chase / Enfield / Middlesex.

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Armstrong Browning Library.

1. Day provided by postmark.

2. See letter 3222, note 2.

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