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Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Autograph letter signed : London, to T.J. Thompson, 1858 Nov. 8.

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to T.J. Thompson, 1858 Nov. 8.

Noting that on the receipt of Thompson's "second letter" concerning Frederick and Anna Dickens estrangement [written in response to Dickens' letter of 27 Oct., MA 105.68], Dickens wrote to his brother Frederick and they had an appointment during which they discussed "the Dorking affair." Describing the appointment, noting that although Dickens "advised him with the greatest emphasis," he has not the "faintest reason to suppose that he attached a feather's weight to anything" Dickens said.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; 18.1 cm.

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Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Autograph letter signed : London, to T.J. Thompson, 1858 Nov. 22.

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to T.J. Thompson, 1858 Nov. 22.

Describing a second appointment with Frederick Dickens during which the brothers discussed Frederick's estrangement from his wife, Anna, and in which Frederick said "he will make reasonable terms with his wife." Asking Thompson for assistance in mediating the terms between the spouses.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; 18 cm.

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Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Autograph letter signed : Hull, to T.J. Thompson, 1858 Oct. 27.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Hull, to T.J. Thompson, 1858 Oct. 27.

Referencing Dickens' estrangement from his brother Frederic, and discussing Frederic's estrangement from his wife, Anna. Thanking Thompson for his kind, considerate, and discreet proposal to mediate between Frederic and Anna. Mentioning the closure of his tour, which had been "amazingly successful."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p.) ; 18 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/475641583 View

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Autograph letter signed : London, to T.J. Thompson, 1844 June 3.

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to T.J. Thompson, 1844 June 3.

Asking Thompson to bring his "Bruffam" the following day, noting that otherwise, they "shall be short of conveyance."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; 18.1 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/475668121 View

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Autograph letter signed : London, to T.J. Thompson, 1859 Jan. 6.

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to T.J. Thompson, 1859 Jan. 6.

Discussing the separation of Frederick and Anna Dickens and the "reasonable point of an annual allowance." Doubting Thompson's suggestion of Life Assurance because "it couldn't be afforded" and because "a young lady who marries under such circumstances takes her chance of her husband's life." Expressing reservation at either of them suggesting this, noting that "any proposal from us will only draw us into difficulty" since neither Mr. Weller [Anna's father] nor Frederick have proposed anything. Stating "They must go on. We can do nothing."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; 18 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/475694555 View

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Autograph letter signed : London, to William Macready, [1839 June 7].

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to William Macready, [1839 June 7].

Noting that Dickens has been "enticed by sundry dark and mysterious invitations from [Clarkson] Stanfield" and will therefore attend Macready's rehearsal [of Henry V] the following day. Mentioning that he would like to bring a friend [T.J. Thompson], and begging Macready to send him a line if he has the "smallest objection."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; 18 cm.

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Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Autograph letter signed : Higham, to T.J. Thompson, 1861 Oct. 27.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Higham, to T.J. Thompson, 1861 Oct. 27.

Discussing Frederick Dickens' separation from Anna, and referencing his fleeing the country. Noting that Dickens' lack of power over Frederick was last exemplified when he compromised Dickens' partner in Household Words "for a large sum of money," and that "no 'painful sort of publicity' can possibly alter the fact that [Dickens has] no power--or shadow of power over him." Stating that an "implication conveyed in [Thompson's] letter renders it necessary for [Dickens] to observe that [he] knows no one that can disgrace [him] but [him]self." Discussing their travels, and hoping to meet in London.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; 20.1 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/475694613 View

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Autograph letter signed : London, to T.J. Thompson, 1858 Dec. 27.

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to T.J. Thompson, 1858 Dec. 27.

Noting that he has not abandoned the subject [of Frederick and Anna Dickens' estrangement and separation], but that he has not communicated with Thompson because he has not seen Frederick, though he has "been waiting from day to day to see [him]." Enclosing (not present) a note Dickens received on the morning of the 27th from Frederick [evidently refusing mediation], and asking Thompson to "judge what it is possible to do, under such circumstances."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; 18.1 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/475679808 View