5709. RB to Charles Edward Mudie

As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 32, 54.

19 Warwick Crescent,

Upper Westbourne Terrace, W.

Feb. 16. ’66.

Dear Sir, [1]

I am much obliged to you for your kindness but, from various engagements, quite unable to profit by it in the way you propose. Should you desire, I can call on you, or receive you here or at the Athenæum Club,—provided that you give me notice. Would not the simpler way be to mention by letter whatever you wish to communicate?

I am, dear Sir,

Yours very truly

Robert Browning.

C. E. Mudie Esq.

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: University of Illinois.

1. Charles Edward Mudie (1818–90); see letter 4489, note 3.

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