3 November 1815 – Friday – to John Murray

[Letter to publisher, John Murray; written from Hans Place while Jane Austen was caring for her ill brother Henry]

Sir

My Brother’s severe Illness has prevented his replying to Yours of Oct: 15, on the subject of the MS of Emma, now in your hands– And as he is, though recovering, still in a state which we are fearful of harrassing by any Business, & I am at the same time desirous of coming to some decision on the affair in question, I must beg the favour of you to call on me here any day that may suit you best, & at any hour in the Eveng or any in the Morng except from 11 to one.– A short conversation may perhaps do more than much Writing.–

My Brother begs his Compts & best Thanks for your polite attention in supplying him with a copy of Waterloo.

I am Sir

Yr HumServt
Jane Austen