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SD2904.  Arabella Altham to Mary Altham Altham

Listed in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 32, 364.

224 Marylebone Road

May 20th [1867]

My darling Mary,

I find it impossible to get to you. Will you write me just a line, to say how you are. I saw Miss Berry this morning, and from what she says, I fear you have not been very well– Has your cold been more troublesome, or has it been a case of late dinners and the necessity for a little of your old friend Dr Gregory?–

My Father has taken cold, and is not quite so well, as when I first came to him I am sorry to say. I had a nice long letter from dear Papa latterly. He and darling Edward were quite well.

Mrs Addams is going to ask you to spend a day with her on Wednesday, and the little ones, are to go to meet you– I shall ask to know whether I shall see you there– Tell me when you write–

Burn this scrawl when you have read it, I have been obliged to write in great haste–

My kind love to Aunt Boo, and Aunt Marie. Ever my darling Mary

Your affec Mama

Bell Altham

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Armstrong Browning Library, Altham Archive.

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