| Description | [Apologies for not writing. Concerning Dr Roebuck's offer: 'I do not intend turning engineer — I was excited by two motives to offer you my assistance w[hi]ch were love of you and love of a money- getting ingenious project'. Business proposals and conditions of his involvement.' What led me to drop of hint I did to you was the possessing an idea that you wanted a midwife to ease you of your burthen, and to introduce your brat into the world...'; '...nothing will alter my inclination for being concerned with you, or for rendering you all the service in my power...'. The digester, pipes etc have arrived. Wants another furnace for Dr Small. Invitation to visit; '...pray remember when you come always to put up at the Hotel d'amitie sur Handsworth Heath where you will always find a friendly reception from...M.B.']
(Muirhead no. 43) |