5988. RB to Reginald Broughton

As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 32, 273–274.

19. Warwick Crescent,

Upper Westbourne Terrace, W.

Dec: 19. ’67.

Dear Mr Broughton, [1]

I have long wanted to say how much obliged I am by your kindness & help to my son,—who has very thankfully made me aware of it. I am delighted to hear that he will continue to get this advantage next Term also. Meantime may I beg to ask your charge, and how you will please to receive the amount?

Pray believe me, Dear

Mr Broughton,

Yours most truly

Robert Browning

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Bodleian Library.

1. Reginald Broughton (1836–1913), educator, graduated B.A. from Balliol College in 1859. He is listed in RB’s address book of this period (AB-5) at 9 Magdalen Street, Oxford.

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