Authors, English -- 19th century -- Correspondence; Borrow, George, 1803-1881 -- Correspondence
Have you heard anything about the rent of the cottage? I should have
been glad to hear from you this morning.
Give my love to Hen, and may God bless you, dear.
GEORGE BORROW.
Keep this.
LETTER III.
TENBY
_Tuesday_, 25 [_August_, 1857].
MY DEAR CARRETA,
Since writing to you I have been rather unwell, and was obliged to remain
two days at Sandypool. The weather has been terribly hot, and affected
my head, and likewise my sight slightly. Moreover, one of the shoes hurt
my foot. I came to this place to-day, and shall presently leave it for
Pembroke on my way back. I shall write to you from there. I shall
return by Cardigan.
What I want you to do is to write to me directed to the post office,
Cardigan (in Cardiganshire), and either inclose a post office order for
five pounds, or an order from Lloyd and Co. on the Banker of that place
for the same sum. But at any rate write, or I shall not know what to do.
I would return by railroad, but in that event I must go to London, for
there are no railroads from here to Shrewsbury. I want, moreover, to see
a little more.
Just speak to the Banker, and don’t lose any time. Send letter, and
either order in it, or say that I can get it at the Banker’s.
I hope all is well. God bless you and Hen.
GEORGE BORROW.
LETTER IV.
LAMPETER
_September_ 3_rd_, [1857].
MY DEAR CARRETA,
I am making the best of my way to Shrewsbury (my face is turned towards
Mama). I write this from Lampeter, where there is a college for
educating clergymen intended for Wales, which I am going to see. I shall
then start for Radnor by Tregavon, and hope soon to be in England.
I have seen an enormous deal since I have been away, and have walked
several hundred miles. Amongst other places I have seen St. David’s, a
wonderful half-ruinous Cathedral at the western end of Pembrokeshire; but
I shall be glad to get back.
God bless you and Hen,
GEORGE BORROW.
Henrietta! Do you know who is handsome?
LETTER V.
EDINBURGH,
_Sunday_ [_September_ 19_th_, 1858].
DEAR CARRETA,
I just write a line to inform you that I arrived here yesterday quite
safe.
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