314. Robert Southey to George
Strachey, 11 May
1798
*
Bath.
May. 11. 98.
My dear Strachey
I learn from Wynn that you
are shortly about to quit the kingdom, so shortly indeed
that I shall not see you before your departure. but you must
not go without receiving my wishes for your welfare. little
intimate as we have been of late years, I have always
thought of you with affection – & feel now that I am
losing a friend.
I have desired Cottle to
forward my book [1] to you immediately. it will not occupy
much room in your luggage, & it may sometimes remind you
of one who will often think of you as his earliest
friend.
God bless you Strachey. & may you return
from India with as uncorrupted a heart as you will carry
there!
yrs truly &
affectionately
Robert Southey.
