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. Previously published: Kenneth Curry (ed.), New Letters of Robert Southey, 2 vols (London and New York, 1965), II, pp. 214–215.
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If I had time I would write an amusing letter to the children to tell
them how I was ushered into the Theatre at Oxfordr
Phillimore introduced us one by one with a Latin speech. & the Vice
Chancellor then, one by one created us L.L.Ds, & the xxxx xxxx xx
assembly applauded as they thought good, & the bar was lifted up & we were
admitted to our seats among the Doctors.xxxxx went
from the Theatre to a splendid cold collation at Brazen Noseten o clock, by invitation from the Master
It was on Tuesday that I went to Oxford. Hartley met me at the
coach, we dined at the Inn, & Chantry Chauntry (the sculptor)m
Heathcoate gave me a bed. Wednesday was the ceremony, &
yesterday I returned to town.
This visit to Oxford, tho it brought with it many melancholy thoughts, was on the whole very gratifying to me. – The whole expences were under 18 pounds. – A good many persons claimed acquaintance with me, & a great many more were introduced.
This morning I breakfasted at Ch. Lambs. & poor Miss Betham, by accident was there: perfectly sane in her conversation & manner, tho she has written me the maddest letter I ever saw.
Love to all, I will write again soon.