SD593. John Altham Graham-Clarke to Edward Moulton-Barrett (father)

Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 2, 346 (in part).

Fenham

Saturday [3 March 1827] [1]

My dear Edward

I have delayed answering your letter longer than I feel I ought to have done, in hopes of being able to state what I should be able to do towards the liquidation of your Claims upon me– I certainly hoped to have done something towards it long ago, but my plans were frustrated in a great measure by William Allen’s conduct as well as that of Purchas Lumby together keeping from me between £7 & 8000—which believe me, reduced me to great difficulties, so much so that I was obliged to come down here to raise some money upon the Yorkshire property, & I trust I shall succeed, but I fear it will be at exorbitant Interest, as it must be an Annuity– I trust I shall know in a few days to what extent I shall be able to obtain aid, & then will write to you immediately—& will do every thing I can in relinquishing my debt– I grieve sincerely at the contents of your letter, for I fear from that you have had some additional bad news from Jamaica– I wish I had it in my power to say & do more for you than it is at present—as soon as my object is gained I will remit to you all I can which I am in hopes will be in about a week or ten days– We are all quite well here & believe me

My dear Edward

Yours most truly

Jno A Graham Clarke

Address, on integral page: Edward M Barrett Esqr / New Hummum / Covent Garden / London.

Docket: J. A. G. Clarke / Decemr 1827. / Fenham.

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: Eton College Library.

1. This letter is postmarked 5 March 1827, a Monday.

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