Autograph letter signed : London, to Charles Ward, [1870] Sept. 28.

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Autograph letter signed : London, to Charles Ward, [1870] Sept. 28.

Inquiring whether Miss Coutts's box at Drury Lane is available the following Saturday, as Collins would like to see Miss Neilson act. Noting that Collins is rheumatic, "but stronger for the Quinine," and hopes to travel to Ramsgate the following week.

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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...

Ward, Charles, fl. 1840-1871,

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Neilson, Adelaide, 1848-1880

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Adelaide Neilson was an English Shakespearean actress. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, n.d. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886279 Adelaide Neilson, on of the most popular and successful 19th century actresses was born in or near Leeds, Yorkshire, England. She was born out of wedlock and never knew her father. Her mother married a Mr. Bland and the family settled in Guiseley. The young Lizzie Ann (Miss ...