176. Robert Bloomfield to Mary Lloyd
Baker, 25 February 1806*
City Road, Feb 25th 1806
Mrs L Baker
Mrs Anstead undertakes to send the
enclosed Books to Fullham, and, I
undertake no such thing as my excuse for omitting to answer your kind letter
which I received on my return from the Sea Coast. I had a painful and unhappy
winter, but am much better now, and in hopes of a joyfull spring. With respect
to the Voll of poems I have sent, [1] in your hands, I
fear nothing but your prepossession in my favour, which perhaps is quite as
formidable an obstacle to encounter as a prepossession on the other side, it may
disappoint you, be on your guard!
Please to present to your affectionate Mother the other copy, and
let Mr Owen have that which contains
his name. I have several letters to write, and among the rest to your old
playmate at Clare Hall. To all friends
with true respect and thanks
I am, Madam, yours
R Bloomfield
Address: Mrs Lloyd Baker