5018. RB to Edward Twisleton

As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 30, 31.

[London]

Wednesday Mg [5 February 1862] [1]

Dear Twisleton,

I have just received a word from Milnes to say that I am elected a member of the “Athen[a]eum”: so, thank you heartily. You must make me aware of the decencies of the position to which your kindness has exalted me, should there be any not immediately comprehensible to a novice! But I will call soon & try to see you.

With truest regard to Mrs Twisleton,

Yours faithfully ever

Robert Browning.

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Harvard University.

1. Date based on RB’s election to the Athenæum Club. Letter 5017, which communicates his election, is dated 4 February 1862, a Tuesday.

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