SD1308. Edward Moulton-Barrett (father) to William Hamilton

Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 14, 369 (in part).

50– Wimpole Street

Feby 1. 1847

Sir

As far as my own feeling goes, I should be glad to have it in my power to acquiesce at once on your application, as I am sure that you would not belie, in the situation you are desirous of filling at the Wharf, the high character you have always borne– I feel also the claim you have, above all others, from your long connection with my family, but as the Person acting there must necessarily have much communication with my attorney, I do not think that I should be doing right, did I not consult his views & wishes on the subject; besides although the appointment of Mr Daws is understood to be only temporary, or [until] such time as Mr Roberts might hear from me, it is just possible that some understanding may exist either with Mr Daws or his friends respecting his stay under circumstances which I know nothing of at present, & which I should be sorry to disappoint or obstruct– All I can say then is that you have my best wishes, & that I shall write to Mr Roberts by this packet to say as much—you may also show him this letter, but you must also recollect as the responsibility will rest on him as regards the well-doing of the Wharf under the new Manager, that he will feel |sincerely| called upon to exercise his best judgement in making the selection–

I am Sir

Yrs faithfully

EMB–

Wm Hamilton Esquire

Publication: None traced.

Source: File copy at Eton College Library.

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