5971. Frederic Chapman to RB

As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 32, 259.

193. Piccadilly. London. W.

Nov. 9. 1867

My dear Mr. Browning

I can only say in answer to your letter, that though I shall be very sorry to lose you, I will do anything in my power to assist you in carrying out your views as these proposed.

The only part of your note which I cannot understand, is that, in which you hint to me that you cannot look in and see me as usual.

Pray reconsider this.

Yr most truly

Fred Chapman

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Manuscripts Division, New York Public Library.

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