Wentworth Place, December 24, 1818.

My dear Taylor--Can you lend me L30 for a short time? Ten I want for myself--and twenty for a friend--which will be repaid me by the middle of next month. I shall go to Chichester on Wednesday and perhaps stay a fortnight--I am afraid I shall not be able to dine with you before I return. Remember me to Woodhouse.

Yours sincerely

JOHN KEATS.