Monday, 7 P.M.
August 19, 1845.
I this moment get your note – – having been out since the early morning – – and I must write just to catch the post. You are pure kindness and considerateness, no thanks to you! – – (since you will have it so – – ). I choose Friday, then, – – but I shall hear from you before Thursday, I dare hope? I have all but passed your house to-day – – with an Italian friend, from Rome, whom I must go about with a little on weariful sight seeing, so I shall earn Friday.
Bless you
R.B.