SD2054. Thomas Carlyle to Jean Carlyle Aitken
As published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 24, 255 (in part).
Chelsea
12 March 1857
Dear Sister,—Lest I be disappointed today as I was yesterday, I will begin this day by writing the poor word you affectionately request. …
Aurora Leigh will evidently never be asked for again: keep it therefore with my blessing. …
Publication: Carlyle, 32, 102–103.
Manuscript: National Library of Scotland.
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