5680. RB to Frederic Chapman

As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 32, 34–35.

[London]

Dec 31. ’65.

Dear Chapman,

The letter you forwarded yesterday was from an unknown friend who says that he has sent me also a packet of books: [1] if such a packet has arrived, would you kindly get it delivered here, as I am curious about it.

A Happy New Year to you & yours!

Ever truly

Robert Browning.

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Armstrong Browning Library.

1. The “unknown friend” may be Thomas Dixon; see letter 5735.

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