Autograph letter signed : Paris, to his mother, Harriet Collins, 1856 Apr. 5.

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Autograph letter signed : Paris, to his mother, Harriet Collins, 1856 Apr. 5.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/436775730

Telling her that money has been deposited in her account at Coutt's, and promising that more money will be forthcoming when he returns to England and does more periodical work; mentioning that he read part of his newest work to Charles Dickens, who liked it; noting that he plans to return to England in the middle of April. The letter mentions Edward Pigott and William Powell Frith.

1 item (4 p.) ; 18cm. + envelope.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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