My dear Miss Garrow,
I was too tired upon my return from the voyage yesterday, to do more than feel very much pleased & honored too, by Mr Landor’s gift. Thank you for conveying it to me—& forgive me for not answering your note until now– The Admiral’s daughter is the second of the “Two old men’s tales”. I read it upon its publication several years ago, & was much struck
[mid-August 1839]. Browning, Elizabeth Barrett to Garrow, Theodosia.
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1839-08
Author
Browning, Elizabeth Barrett
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Garrow, Theodosia
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My dear Miss Garrow,
I was too tired upon my return from the voyage yesterday, to do more than feel very much pleased & honored too, by Mr Landor’s gift. Thank you for conveying it to me—& forgive me for not answering your note until now– The Admiral’s daughter is the second of the “Two old men’s tales”. I read it upon its publication several years ago, & was much struck