325. Robert Southey to Grosvenor Charles Bedford, 10 June 1798
325. Robert Southey to Grosvenor Charles Bedford, 10 June 1798 *
Did you remember to take the Letter to the man in Martins Lane? [1]
Sunday 10 June. 98.
My dear Grosvenor
That I should run thro London without seeing you is unpleasant to me; & will seem strange to you. but will you not allow their due weight to unavoidables? there were two impediments to prevent me – Time & Space. these Grosvenor I could not over come.
It was more than middle day yesterday before I had cleansed myself from my night journey, breakfasted – & was ready to go out. I had then business which could not be delayed – nor was it over till too late an hour to get to Westminster. I had promised to write home by Saturdays mail & that was a business that could not be omitted. this morning – Brixton is far away – & I am very weary & am to pass this night in the mail coach. Term can be kept to day – as eating is doing no manner of work. I called at Lincolns Inn this morning unsuccessfully. yesterday I could not.
Write to me Grosvenor. I shall be at Bath. my mother leaves her present house at Midsummer & has not yet found another. my presence is indispensable. I send the inclosed as written for the post – & your own. God bless you. I am anxious to hear how you proceed.
yrs as ever
Robert Southey.
