Autograph letter signed : London, to Charles Ward, Thursday [1859 Oct. 20-27].

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Autograph letter signed : London, to Charles Ward, Thursday [1859 Oct. 20-27].

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Discussing the sending of two copies of The Queen of Hearts: one to Hachette & Lahure and the second (which had seemingly been lost) to Monsieur Forgues for translation. Requesting Ward inquire at Hachette's London, presumably to help sort out the situation. Mentioning that the "old torment" has kept Collins confined indoors.

1 item (3 p.) ; 18.2 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Ward, Charles, fl. 1840-1871,

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Hachette, Louis, 1800-1864

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Lahure, Charles

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Forgues, E. D. (Emile Daurand), 1813-1883

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Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889

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Epithet: novelist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000205.0x000026 Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was a British novelist, playwright, and short story author. Over his career he wrote 27 novels, more than 50 short stories, at least 15 plays, and over 100 pieces of non-fiction work. His best-known works are The Woman in White, The Moonstone, Armadale and No Name . From the guide to the Wilkie Collins Lette...