369—to John Murray
Dec. 3, 1813.
My dear Sir,—Look out the Encyclopedia article
Mecca
whether it is there or at
Medina
the Prophet is entombed, if at Medina the first lines of my alteration must run:
Blest as the call which from Medina's dome
Invites Devotion to her Prophet's tomb, etc.
If at "Mecca" the lines may stand as before. Page 45, C°. 2nd,
Bride of Abydos
. Yours, B.
You will find this out either by Article
Mecca, Medina
or
Mahommed
. I have no book of reference by me.