Autograph letter signed : London, to Wilkie Collins, 1862 Sept. 20.

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Autograph letter signed : London, to Wilkie Collins, 1862 Sept. 20.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/465034700

Praising and discussing the second volume of Collins' [No Name], noting that Dickens "was certain from the Basil days, that [Collins was] the Writer who would come ahead of all the Field." Hoping to visit Collins at Broadstairs again, but fearing it is unlikely he will be able to do so. Asking Collins to contribute to the annual All the Year Round Christmas number, and discussing Georgina's health. Describing a visit to the theater with [the illustrator John] Leech and "Georgy," criticizing Benjamin [Webster]'s performance.

1 item (4 p.) ; 20.2 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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