BYRON."


"Byron," says Webster, in a note, "was more than strict about
trifles."]


[Footnote 3: The death of Mrs. Byron, August 1, 1811.]





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171.--To R. C. Dallas.


Newstead Abbey, August 25, 1811.


Being fortunately enabled to frank, I do not spare scribbling, having
sent you packets within the last ten days. I am passing solitary, and do
not expect my agent to accompany me to Rochdale [1] before the second
week in September; a delay which perplexes me, as I wish the business