“My dear Patmore,—Influenza has visited us here, and prevented my writing yesterday. Moreover, I have been seeking for that article on ‘Young Poets and the Public,’ and cannot find it; but I must,—it was in N. M. M., June, 1832. Thursday is rather a bespoken night. May I look in about seven or so on Friday? You will see me, unless you be engaged then, in which case one line will do.