MAY I now claim of you the benefit of the loan of some books. Do not fear sending too many. But do not if it be irksome to yourself,—such as shall make you say, ‘damn it, here’s Lamb’s box come again.’ Dog’s leaves ensured! Any light stuff: no natural history or useful learning, such as Pyramids, Catacombs, Giraffes, Adventures in Southern Africa, &c. &c.
Novels for the last two years, or further back—nonsense of any period.
