Correspondence

1427.  Cornelius Mathews to EBB

As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 8, 35.

New-York.

6th. Nov. 1843

Dear Madam,

I beg to introduce to your acquaintance, Mr. Charles Welford of this city. He has looked forward to an interview with Miss Barrett with great interest, and in procuring it, I trust he will find you in the enjoyment of good spirits and improving health. [1]

With Sincerest respect,

Your obedient servant

Cornelius Mathews.

To

Elizabeth B Barrett.

London.

Address, on integral page: To / Elizabeth B Barrett, / London. [Flush to the lower left corner:] Mr. Charles Welford, / of New-York.

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Pierpont Morgan Library.

1. This and the preceding letter were hand-delivered to Wimpole Street. In letter 1579, EBB apologizes to Mathews for being unable to receive Welford.

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