SD2317. George Goodin Moulton-Barrett to John Altham Graham-Clarke, Jr.

Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 27, 339 (in part).

[Temple]

Jany 7th 1860

My dear John

The long interval that has elapsed since my father’s death, during which I have not addressed you upon the subject of this letter, will I hope confirm my declaration with what great repugnance it is that from a strong sense of duty I now bring it to your notice. If it affected me only, that silence would continue, but as executor to my father, there are the interests of others confided to me, in the protection of which delicacy must not be permitted to interfere.

You are John probably aware that your father was indebted to mine in a considerable amount, for sums advanced to & for him at different times, & not repaid. The larger share of the purchase money of the Northumberland property coming to my uncle leaves me no option abt applying to him for the repayment of these monies, and indeed were I not to do so, I should be neglecting my duty as executor. In consequence however of his ill health, I venture to make the application to him thro you, for which I hope you will excuse me.

I am &c

GGB

J. A. G. Clarke Esqre Junr–

Docket: Copy of letter / sent to J. A. Clarke Esqre– / Jany 7th 1860.

Publication: None traced.

Source: File copy at Eton College Library.

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