Autograph letter signed : Derby, to his mother, Harriet Collins, [1852 Aug. 25].

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Autograph letter signed : Derby, to his mother, Harriet Collins, [1852 Aug. 25].

Informing her that his throat is much better; noting that the audience at Nottingham was not good; telling her that "the parsons have been preaching against" his theater troupe: "one reverend gentleman ... solemnly adjured his flock ... not to compromise their salvation by entering our Theatre."

1 item (3 p.) ; 18.3 cm.

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Collins, Harriet Geddes, 1790-1868,

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Wife of William Collins and mother of Wilkie Collins. From the description of Autograph letter : Ramsgate, to her brother-in-law, Francis Collins, [1829 Sept. 23]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270532666 ...

Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889

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