4605. RB to Edward Chapman
As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 27, 184.
Rome, Tritone 28.
Feb. 15. ’60
Dear Chapman,
Here is the proof: [1] you received the preface, I hope, which I sent some days ago: you may now print and publish without further delay—the sooner the better—sending first the proofs to Francis as I desired. [2] Please send Three copies to Miss Moulton Barrett, 7. Delamere Terrace, Harrow Rd Three to Reuben Browning Esq, Messrs Roth<schild’s,> New Court, St Swithin’s Lane—with the note I enclose. as <well as J.> Forster, Mr Chorley. 13. Eaton Place. West, Belg. Sq. <W.>.J. Fox M.P. 3 Sussex Pl. Regts P. R.M. Milnes Esq. M.P. 16. Upper Brook St Procter, Ruskin, Denmark Hill. The rest, I will tell you about afterwards: please write <to l>et me know that the thing is done & out.
Address: Messrs Chapman & Hall, / 193. Piccadilly, / London.
Publication: NL, pp. 127–128.
Manuscript: Pierpont Morgan Library.
1. Proofsheets of “The Dance” and “The Court Lady” (see letter 4596).
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