4321. RB to Edward Chapman
As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 26, 34.
Rome, 43. Bocca di Leone,
Jan. 15. ’59.
Dear Chapman,
I sent yesterday the last two books,—the whole remainder of “Aurora Leigh”—you will get it, as before, by applying to Mr. F. B. Alston, [1] Foreign Office.
I hope you received the first part safely, dispatched a fortnight ago. I see you have received my first note, [2] by the due arrival of the Athenæum: please certify the safe reception of the packet.
Ever yours faithfully
Robert Browning.
Publication: None traced.
Manuscript: Armstrong Browning Library.
1. Francis Beilby Alston (1820–1905), chief clerk to the Foreign Office (1866–90).
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