157 — To his Mother

Reddish's Hotel, St. James's Street, London, July 23, 1811.

My Dear Madam

, — I am only detained by Mr. Hanson to sign some copyhold papers, and will give you timely notice of my approach.

It

is with great reluctance I remain in town

. I shall pay a short visit as we go on to Lancashire on Rochdale business. I shall attend to your directions, of course, and am, with great respect, yours ever,

Byron

P.S. — You will consider Newstead as your house, not mine; and me only as a visiter.

Footnote 1:

On his way to London, Byron paid a visit, at Sittingbourne, to Hobhouse, who was with his Militia Regiment, and under orders for Ireland. He also stayed with H. Drury, at Harrow, for two or three days.

return to footnote mark

List of Letters