SD2137. Charles John Moulton-Barrett to Henrietta Cook
Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 25, 344 (in part).
Bryngwyn, Oswestry, Salops
Febry 7 1858
My dearest Henrietta
As I am going away early tomorrow morning—Monday—I have to write a letter to Jamaica, one to Sept, & also to Ba, & also have to examine all suits I pack up besides, I shall be only able to write a very short note. We had, I thought, determined to go on the 22d via Liverpool in a steamer direct to Kingston but Sept, after staying in London a couple of days, at last saw Selby of the D. Lyon who persuaded him to change his mind, & he, already having every thing his own way compelled Ocky & myself to their views & the consequence has been great confusion & haste & considerable inconvenience. However we shall be I know very comfortable, more so than if we had gone by the conveyance. The Ship leaves the W.I. Docks Tuesday night, from Septs letter this morning. She will not stop at Gravesend; so we shall probably join her at the former place after a hasty dinner with Arabel & I really hope we shall have no cause to repent of her hospitality. I wrote to George my dear Henrietta about what you spoke to me, & I am sure it will be as you wish.—but I have had no answer & shall speak again to him tomorrow about it.– What can I say? How often shall I think of our meeting again on the 20th of July. & the pleasure of seeing again my old friends Altham, Mary & last, but not least “Baby”– Uncle Storm will often think of them. Give Surtees my love & tell him I hope he will not be angry with me for not answering his kind letter. You must positively write to me in Jamaica promising again his & your consent to halt here on the 20th & if you do you may rely upon my being here upon the Tuesday. We take a carriage & double harness & intend to make ourselves very comfortable. Good bye my dearest Henrietta & ever believe me to be
Most Affectionately Yours
Storm
Publication: None traced.
Manuscript: Armstrong Browning Library, Altham Archive.
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