Autograph letter signed : London, to Wilkie Collins, 1857 May 22.

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Autograph letter signed : London, to Wilkie Collins, 1857 May 22.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/464275960

Heartily congratulating Collins on the completion of his "The Dead Secret." Outlining his schedule for the next few days and suggesting they meet to celebrate, noting that he will "give (for that night only) restraint to the Winds!" Mentioning Forster, W.H. Russell and "Mr. F's Aunt."

1 item (3 p.) ; 17.9 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7565473

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