4970. Robert Bulwer Lytton to RB

As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 29, 240–241.

[Vienna]

[early October 1861] [1]

My dearest Friend,

I have left myself only time (in order to catch the Messenger) to say to you three words of heartfelt thanks for your kind letter: and beg you to write to me again[.] I will, myself write, fully in a day or two. Not knowing where to address to Isa Blagden, I take the liberty of begging you, if possible, to give or forward to her the Enclosed.

Ever dear Browning

Most lovingly

& with heartfelt affecte

Your attached friend

R B Lytton

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Boston Public Library.

1. Approximate dating based on Lytton’s request that RB forward a letter to Isa. In letter 4982, Lytton thanks him for doing so.

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