Item 4: Letters from Robert Browning to “my dear uncle” and Reuben, [1858] September 25
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Dates
- Created: [1858] September 25
Creator
- Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letter
Condition Note:
Poor.
Measurements:
8 in. x 5 ⅛ in.
Description:
The letter contains two correspondences, one from English poet and playwright, Robert Browning, and another by his sister, Sarianna Browning, to their uncle, Reuben Browning on September 25th of 1858. Sarianna’s letter speaks about receiving a draft, and to her concern over his ill health. Robert’s letter, pages numbered 1-3, contains items of business dealings and discussions of travel through Switzerland.
Approximate dating for the year 1858 is based on two letters found in Browning correspondence according to Phillip Kelley, editor of the Brownings' Correspondence from Wedgestone Press: the "£35..6..10" that RB asks Reuben to receive from Chapman & Hall. In letter 4248 Pierpont Morgan Library): from (postdated 25 September 1858), which was doubtless enclosed with this letter, RB names the same amount. In letter 4247.5, Sarianna's received a draft mentioned.
Additional information on Browning correspondence can be found on:
https://www.browningscorrespondence.com
and
https://www.browningguide.org/
Approximate dating for the year 1858 is based on two letters found in Browning correspondence according to Phillip Kelley, editor of the Brownings' Correspondence from Wedgestone Press: the "£35..6..10" that RB asks Reuben to receive from Chapman & Hall. In letter 4248 Pierpont Morgan Library): from (postdated 25 September 1858), which was doubtless enclosed with this letter, RB names the same amount. In letter 4247.5, Sarianna's received a draft mentioned.
Additional information on Browning correspondence can be found on:
https://www.browningscorrespondence.com
and
https://www.browningguide.org/
Location:
Paris: Lyon, Chambéry, [Saint] Jean de Maurienne, Le Havre; Switzerland: M[ont] Cervin, Susa, Meyrin, Geneva
Transcription:
Sarianna Browning’s letter:
[1858] 25th Sept
My dear Uncle,
The draft has just reached me safely- very many thanks for your kindness in sending it- I have no doubt your remittance reached Robert, as I never heard any thing to the contrary, but I will mention it to him when I see him this evening; his present address is 6, rue de Castigtione.
I am extremely concerned to hear that you are unwell - a little change of air would do you good. Pray take care of yourself- and with my father’s love & mine, ever believe me you apply
Sarianna Browning
Robert Browning’s Letter: 1.) My dear Reuben, I duly received your kind note- we are just returned from Havre- my wife is the better, I hope, after the journey, and we are preparing for our return southward- probably to Rome: I heartily wish you had a little more of which we abound in over much - locomotion: but your turn will come some day, no doubt. Would you have the goodness to receive for me ￡35,,6,,10 of m--- Chapman & Hall, 193 Piccadilly, and to transmit it to me at Sarianna’s address (151. Rue de Grenelle, Faub St Germain), in the shape of a raft on Rothschild here? I shall also have to trouble you to take
2.) the October dividends the moment they are due- I hope to get away very soon. Always the old string of trouble to you—on which you get nothing but the very sincere gratitude of yours affectionately ever, Robert Browning
My wife’s kindest regard to you. We rejoice to hear all your family is well: our boy is particularly well, just now. Why don’t you run over & catch a glimpse of your old kind friends, the (Poissats?)? I believe we shall return by the new railway south from Lyon by
3.) Chambéry to St Jean Maurienne over the M[ont] Cenis & then by rail from Susa to Turin & Genoa: it is said to be cheap & expeditious -if only the cold in the mountain-pass be endurable: we tried it years ago, and my wife suffered greatly: but by the new arrangements and an earlier start, perhaps we may succeed better: anything to avoid the sea south! Our address here is 6 Rue de Castiglione, Place Vendôme- but the old address may be safer for remittances.
Robert Browning’s Letter: 1.) My dear Reuben, I duly received your kind note- we are just returned from Havre- my wife is the better, I hope, after the journey, and we are preparing for our return southward- probably to Rome: I heartily wish you had a little more of which we abound in over much - locomotion: but your turn will come some day, no doubt. Would you have the goodness to receive for me ￡35,,6,,10 of m--- Chapman & Hall, 193 Piccadilly, and to transmit it to me at Sarianna’s address (151. Rue de Grenelle, Faub St Germain), in the shape of a raft on Rothschild here? I shall also have to trouble you to take
2.) the October dividends the moment they are due- I hope to get away very soon. Always the old string of trouble to you—on which you get nothing but the very sincere gratitude of yours affectionately ever, Robert Browning
My wife’s kindest regard to you. We rejoice to hear all your family is well: our boy is particularly well, just now. Why don’t you run over & catch a glimpse of your old kind friends, the (Poissats?)? I believe we shall return by the new railway south from Lyon by
3.) Chambéry to St Jean Maurienne over the M[ont] Cenis & then by rail from Susa to Turin & Genoa: it is said to be cheap & expeditious -if only the cold in the mountain-pass be endurable: we tried it years ago, and my wife suffered greatly: but by the new arrangements and an earlier start, perhaps we may succeed better: anything to avoid the sea south! Our address here is 6 Rue de Castiglione, Place Vendôme- but the old address may be safer for remittances.
Creator
- Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 (Person)
- Browning, Sarianna, 1814-1903 (Person)
Repository Details
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570-408-7823 (Fax)
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