SD151. John Altham Graham-Clarke to Edward Moulton-Barrett (father)
Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 1, 312 (in part).
Kinnersley Castle
2nd Octor [1811] [1]
My dear Barrett.
In consequence of a letter (that was forwarded to me here from your house) from London w’ch I received on Monday, and w’ch was not of the most pleasant kind, being from a man of the name of Hilhouse who I have been indebted to, a large Bill for 2 or 3 Years and who I have never been enabled to pay, my Father always having refused to do so—when I was in Town he made several applications to me and not always with Civility, which I have as often put off in hope of this matter being concluded, and that then my Father wd pay what I owed, however the long and short of the Matter is, that Hilhouse’s patience is worn out, and has now wrote me that unless I pay him before the 10th of Octor—that I shall certainly be arrested—which wd be a devil of a thing– I am therefore induced once more to tresspass upon your kindness, and to beg your assistance in the loan of One hundred & fifty Pounds– I am really quite ashamed in making this application to you, but I shall be enabled to discharge my large debt to you in a short period of time I hope, but until then I will either give you my note or any thing else you may wish– Will you let me hear from you by return of Post– Mr P. is not return’d. I did expect this morning but I am disappointed, as he was to have met papers here from Shawe which are arrived, and which I hope will conclude the business immediately—if I can procure you a Brace of Pheasants & some Birds I will send them tomorrow—all this circle desire their best love to Mary, and children and Ever believe me My dear Barrett
Yours most faithfully
Jno A. G. Clarke
Address, on integral page: Edward M. Barrett Esqr / Hope End / near Ledbury.
Docket, in the hand of EM-B (father): J. A. G. Clarke Junr / Octr 2. 1811 / Money to borrow &c.
Publication: None traced.
Manuscript: Eton College Library.
1. Year provided by postmark.
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