3973. RB to Edward Chapman
As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 24, 26.
Florence,
March 5. ’57.
Dear Chapman,
I cannot help thinking that some answer of yours to a note I sent you two months ago must have miscarried: it is as long as that since I wrote to beg for the Christmas account, which I was desirous to have then, and very desirous indeed to have now. I am also naturally anxious to hear something about the new Edition of “Aurora”—how many copies were printed and how many sold. You must not forget that we are no longer within a mile or so of each other: moreover that you promised to write now & then.
Our carnival is over, fine weather begins: how are you? and Forster? And Procter?
Thank you for the “Blackwood[”] & “North British” [1] —duly received both. (Did a letter accompany them?) Did I tell you that they paid for Aurora in America like men? [2] And the success is great there, by all accounts.
My wife’s kind regards and impatience go with those of
Yours faithfully ever
Robert Browning.
Publication: NL, pp. 100–101.
Manuscript: Pierpont Morgan Library.
1. Containing reviews of Aurora Leigh.
___________________
