Sir, yours very truly,
Percy B. Shelley.
I had just sealed my other letter when I discovered the necessity of writing again.
Probably August 20 to 24, 1819.
Dear Sir,—Yesterday evening came your parcel, which seems to have been above a year on its voyage. Be good enough to write soon, instantly, about my books, etc., and how the eclogue[10] sells, and whether you wish to continue to publish for me. I have no inclination to change unless you wish it, as your neglect might give me reason to suppose. I have only had time to look at Lamb's works, but Altham and Endymion are both before me.
[10] Rosalind and Helen.
I have two works of some length, one of a very popular character, ready for the press.
Be good enough to pay for me seven pounds to Mr. Hunt.
With best wishes for your literary and all other success.
I am, yours truly,
P. B. Shelley.
Pray send a copy of my Poem or anything which I may hereafter publish to Mr. Keats with my best regards.[11]