95. EBB, Edward, Henrietta, Samuel & Charles John Moulton-Barrett to Mary Moulton-Barrett

As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 1, 84.

[Hope End]

[September 1819] [1]

Madam,

We have the honor to announce to you the representation of a new tragedy this evening “Laodice” or “The dying Queen” never before represented– We beg the honor of your attendance & if you would distribute the tickets we would feel obliged.

We are Madam,

Your humble servants

E, Ed, H, S, & C. Barrett. [2]

The honor of an answer is required–

Address, on integral page: Mrs Barrett–

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Berg Collection.

1. A ticket of admission (MS at ABL, with fragments of the play itself) indicates that EBB’s play “The Tragedy of Laodice” was presented by the Barrett children on a Saturday evening in September 1819.

2. Entire letter, including signatures, appears to be in hand of EBB. Initials at end represent Elizabeth, Edward, Henrietta, Samuel, and Charles Moulton-Barrett.

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