5376. RB to William Surtees Altham

As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 31, 54.

19. Warwick Crescent

Upper Westbourne Ter:

May 11. ’64

My dear Surtees,

I want just to thank you once more heartily for all the kindness you and Mrs Altham showed Pen: he is as grateful for it as I am, I assure you—and the signs of this pleasant holiday at Harry’s and your hospitable House are abiding in his good looks and honest return to work. All love to you and yours from him and

Yours ever affectionately

Robert Browning.

Address: Major Altham, / The Barracks, / Taunton. / Somerset.

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: In private collection.

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