4589. RB to Robert East Apthorp

As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 27, 158.

[Rome]

[ca. February 1860] [1]

Dear Mr Apthorp,

Would you have the goodness to examine the bill John has just sent in (for the last month) as I believe there is one contested ride this time, & I keep no account.

Ever yours faithfy

R Browning.

Publication: None traced.

Source: Transcript in editors’ file.

1. Approximate dating based on RB’s reference to John, the English groom in Rome, who is also mentioned in letters 4571, 4582, and 4590.

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