Henry Crabb Robinson, [no address], to Maria Denman, [no address], 31 July 1832.

My dear friend

      I am quite ashamed of the trouble which by my blunders I am always giving my friends really I am not fit for this world – but still worse for a better I fear –

       Excuse me I was not aware of the [Evidence?] On the whole it is rather better than the opposite way –

       I send you the books I promised

       Kind love to Miss Flaxman

             &c &c

                         H. C. R.

31 July 1832

Text: Add. MS. 39783, f. 138, British Library.