
The second copy of "November Boughs" reached me by post this morning; and a few lines
are due to you to let you know its safe arrival. It is a great pleasure to me to
receive it. I did particularly want it with your writing in it, and shall always
read
from this copy and value it highly. I did not say anything of its absence from the
big parcel, because I supposed there was some good
reason, & knew I had much more anyway than I deserved. I shall keep the extra
phototype portrait where you have placed it in the "Sands."
Miss Louisa Drewry,
the lady whose paper I told you of in my last, called
here yesterday to see the various editions of your books, and the portraits I have
of you. She is a thoroughly intelligent appreciator & sees something of the
magnitude of L. of G. She has carried off Mrs. Gilchrist's
papers on you to read (Herbert's book).
You will probably hear from her, as she fancies to get some books you distribute
yourself.