Letter, 1859 August 15 [London], to George Ticknor, Boston.

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Letter, 1859 August 15 [London], to George Ticknor, Boston.

Feels personal affection and literary respect for Ticknor. Discusses the progress of his work and of Ticknor's new edition. The Irishman Dunne seems unequal to his task.

3 p. on 1 fold. leaf 27 cm.

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