Autograph letter : London, to his mother, Harriet Collins, 1862 Nov. 18.

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Autograph letter : London, to his mother, Harriet Collins, 1862 Nov. 18.

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Saying he was glad to hear that she had arrived at Lilford Hall safely; noting that he is hard at work on his book and speculating about what he will do when he has finished it; mentioning the controversy surround Bishop [John William] Colenso; giving news about various acquaintances.

1 item (5 p.) ; 17.7 cm. + envelope.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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