SD249. Mary Robinson to Henrietta Moulton-Barrett

Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 1, 317 (in part).

Redcar

Jan 14t [?1817]

My Dearest Heneriatta

I hope you will Pardon me for Not writing to you before, beleave Me It is not for want, of thinking Of you my sweet Pet. I wrote to your Sister and Bro and has been Anxiously Looking for a Letter from Bro but I am affraid he has Forgot me in this Little time[.] But It is not the case with me[.] I am allways thinking of you, And your dear Brothers and Sisters, I hope my dear Baby Is well give my best Love to her and tell her Minny is Coming soon to her. I am very Thankful She is so well, and That you have got A nurse that Is so kind to you– I know my Sweet Heneriatta you will be glad To hear My Legs are quite well[.] I am at Redcar now with my Sister[.] I have been here this Fortnight and I think to Stay A week Longer and then Return Home for a few days than I will Set of [sic] for Hope End[.] I am very Anxious to See all my Sweet Little Darlings[.] Please to give my Duty to your Dear Mama.

And Love and kisses to all your Dear Brothers and Sisters And beleave your Sincere

Minny

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Armstrong Browning Library, Altham Archive.

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