3241. EBB to Mary Elizabeth Sunderland

As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 19, 202.

Casa Tolomei–

Tuesday morning. [ca. August 1853] [1]

Thank you, my dear Mrs Sunderland, for the confidence (which in all ways we understand & appreciate) shown in letting us see dear Mrs Ogilvy’s letter. It has interested us much.

I would not take it back to you myself yesterday for fear of tempting you to talk & doing you harm. Thank you for the books, & all your kindness. I hope my messenger will bring me the news of your being better this morning.

Most truly yours

Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Publication: None traced.

Source: Armstrong Browning Library.

1. Approximate dating suggested by reference to the return address. The Brownings resided at Casa Tolomei, Bagni di Lucca, from 15 July to 10 October 1853.

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