3984. EBB to Harriet Beecher Stowe

As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 24, 48.

Casa Guidi

Tuesday. [7 April 1857] [1]

My dear Mrs Stowe, I am delighted to have this word from you– It is very welcome– So will you be, if you will come to see me any day.

I wont keep your messenger though I must send my husband’s welcome with mine–

Affecionately yours

Elizabeth B Browning.

Publication: None traced.

Source: Transcript in editors’ file.

1. Dated by EBB’s invitation to Harriet Beecher Stowe. In letter 3985 EBB writes: “Mrs. Stowe has just arrived, & called here yesterday”; i.e. on 8 April 1857, a Wednesday.

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