Neatly penned ALS, one page, 3 x 4.5, no date. Browning tries to delay a meeting for health reasons. In full, 'Will you allow me to defer for a few days the pleasure you offer me? I have had such a bad headache today and yesterday that even if I were less engaged than I am now, I should prefer on every account listening to the reading when I can give it better attention.' Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in her hand. In fine condition, with a light shade of toning and two horizontal mailing folds. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.